Extreme Weather Events
Tracking climate-driven extreme weather around the world
What It Shows
This map highlights major floods, heat waves, droughts, wildfires, storms, sea-level events, and ice melt examples. Click a marker to view event context, impacts, and source references.
Why It Matters
Extreme events are where climate change becomes tangible. They affect food systems, infrastructure, insurance, water security, public health, displacement, and local economies.
What Can Help
Adaptation reduces harm: stronger warning systems, resilient infrastructure, heat plans, floodplain protection, ecosystem restoration, and emissions cuts all lower future risk.