A study by World Weather Attribution indicates that South Sudan’s extreme heat in February 2025 was 2°C hotter and ten times more likely due to human-induced climate change. The rising temperatures threaten humanitarian conditions, especially impacting women and children. Urgent adaptation measures and climate action are needed to address the escalating crisis.
In February 2025, South Sudan experienced extreme heat that was at least 2°C hotter and deemed ten times more probable due to human-induced climate change, according to a recent study by World Weather Attribution (WWA). With temperatures hitting 40°C, the occurrence of such extreme heat is increasingly common, as noted by 13 scientists from various renowned institutions, including the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute and Imperial College London.
The findings from the World Weather Attribution study underline an urgent climate crisis in South Sudan, highlighting the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations, particularly women and children. With rising temperatures and increasing heatwave frequency, enhancing adaptive strategies is essential to mitigate the effects of climate change. Comprehensive efforts must include improving infrastructure, empowering women, and integrating resilience into national planning to prevent exacerbating existing inequalities.
Original Source: www.downtoearth.org.in
