"Climate Change" What major weather and climate events occurred around the world in March?
On March 14, a snowstorm ravaged the northeastern United States, severely affecting the lives of more than 50 million people. More than 6,500 flights were canceled and schools were closed.
In early March, persistent drought in southern Somalia triggered famine and cholera. 110 people died within 2 days, and more than 3,000 people fled their homes every day due to drought. The drought has caused severe food shortages, affecting half of the country's population.
The northeastern United States suffered a snowstorm
On March 7, Typhoon "Enawo" hit northeastern Madagascar, killing 78 people, leaving 18 missing and 400,000 people Disaster.
Continuing drought in southern Somalia triggers famine and cholera
Typhoon Onaf hits Madagascar
Floods in Peru have killed at least 84 people
3 In mid-month, due to continuous heavy rainfall, 11 provinces in Peru were hit by heavy rains, causing flash floods, overflowing rivers, and mudslides in many places, killing at least 84 people; 12,000 houses, 2,000 kilometers of roads, and nearly 9,000 hectares of farmland. destroyed.
Many places in Thailand experienced high temperatures of 40°C
In mid-March, Thailand entered the hot season in early March. Many places experienced high temperatures of 40°C, with high temperatures and little rain. Seasonal temperatures continue to rise. Thai authorities said that currently 35 provinces in Thailand are affected by drought.
Tropical Cyclone "Debby" hits Australia
Tropical Storm "Debby" landed in the coastal area of Queensland, Australia on March 28, local time, causing heavy rains and super hurricanes Sweeping Hayman Island and the Whitsunday Islands. Road traffic in these areas was severely disrupted, and power supply interruptions occurred in many places.
Two strong cold air processes occurred in eastern my country
In March, two strong cold air processes occurred in eastern my country. Among them, from March 1 to 2, most areas north of the Yangtze River encountered a strong cold air process. The temperature dropped by 6 to 8°C in the Northeast and the eastern Huanghuai region. Snowfall also occurred in the Northeast, North China and the eastern Huanghuai region. From March 13 to 15, most areas south of the lower reaches of the Yellow River encountered a strong cold air process. The temperature drop in Jianghan, western Jianghuai, western Jiangnan, and South China was generally above 6°C. The picture shows that at 7:30 in the morning on March 24, Yanjiaping in the Haituo Mountain District of Yanqing, Beijing was covered with snow.
Obvious rain and snow weather occurred in the eastern part of northwest my country