Africa is facing a severe impact from climate change, with the continent warming at a faster rate than the global average, according to a new WMO report.
North Africa, particularly Morocco’s Agadir, has experienced extreme temperatures, reaching 50.4°C.
Flooding has affected around 300,000 people across 10 countries, while droughts, like the one in Zambia, have severely impacted millions.
Climate change is leading to significant humanitarian crises, affecting agriculture, food security, and socio-economic development in Africa.
African nations are losing 2-5% of their GDP due to climate extremes, with some diverting up to 9% of their budgets to address these challenges.
Without adequate measures, up to 118 million people could be exposed to extreme conditions by 2030.
The WMO report stresses the need for improved data collection, forecasting, and early warning systems.
Currently, only 40% of Africa’s population has access to early warning systems, the lowest globally, despite accounting for 35% of weather-related fatalities.
