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The UN warns of a "danger zone" as the strongest El Niño since 1950 intensifies, potentially peaking above 3C. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology confirms sea surface temperatures warmed by more than 2C between February and July, an unmatched historical rate, with risks persisting into 2027.
Nepal's disaster authority reports the flood death toll has reached 1,252, with over 800 foreigners from at least 34 countries still missing. Grieving families in Kathmandu performed funeral rites using effigies for victims whose bodies have not been recovered as search and rescue operations continue.
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle urged British citizens to stockpile supplies due to El Niño risks. A National Audit Office report warned the food supply chain is vulnerable to cyber-attacks and climate disruptions, criticizing reliance on private sector handling and noting UK households are less prepared than those in Finland or Sweden.
The death toll from the Nepal glacier collapse has risen to at least 1,280, with approximately 5,600 people still missing across the China-Nepal border. Authorities estimate 20,000 houses require rebuilding as rehabilitation efforts focus on relocating settlements to safer areas amid warnings of fresh flood risks.
France experienced its hottest summer since 1900, featuring 53 heat wave days and over 7,000 excess deaths. Severe droughts destroyed more than 96,000 hectares of vegetation, potentially costing the economy over €15 billion. Wildfires forced 250,000 evacuations near Bordeaux, while Meteo France noted unprecedented ocean temperatures along mainland France and Corsica.
The official death toll from Nepal floods reached 1,311 with nearly 5,000 missing as of September 4. Families are conducting symbolic cremations to honor loved ones lost in the disaster, which the USGS attributed to a glacial collapse in Rasuwa district that struck without rainfall warning.
Nepali Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle declared that the country will overcome the disaster caused by recent floods, even as search efforts continue for missing victims and trapped workers in hydropower tunnels. Rescue operations remain ongoing amid dwindling hopes for some families.
Commentary argues that Europe's recent extreme heat has shifted public opinion and political urgency regarding climate change. Citing polling data and expert analysis, it contends that direct experiences with wildfires and droughts are driving increased environmental concern across nations like France, Austria, and the UK.
The author argues that Nepal's Khalte community, displaced by the 2015 earthquake, ignored repeated warnings about living in a flood-prone zone. Despite official assessments and resident concerns, relocation efforts stalled, leading to devastating losses during recent flash floods caused by glacial lake outbursts.
Belgian health authorities confirmed on Thursday that nearly 3,000 excess deaths occurred during successive heatwaves this summer. The total of 2,935 excess deaths spans three major heat events since June, coinciding with the country recording its hottest summer on record.