A recap of atastrophic events of 2024, including the Afghanistan-Pakistan floods and Typhoon Yagi, emphasising the severe consequences of climate change worldwide.

Year in review: From floods in Afghanistan to Typhoon Yagi, the deadliest natural disasters in 2024

The year 2024 was marked by a surprisingly high number of natural disasters that underscored the growing devastating effect of climate change on planet Earth. From catastrophic flooding to disastrous storms, these are the five biggest disasters of this year.

Pacific leaders at the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan are criticising Australia's push to expand its gas industry in Western Australia, warning it could emit 125 times more greenhouse gases annually than their nations combined.

Pacific leaders accuse Australia of 'climate injustice' at COP29

The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has declared that 2024 is “virtually certain” to set a record as the hottest year globally, beating 2023's record as the world's warmest since records began.

2024 on track to be hottest year in history, says EU climate monitor ahead of COP29

The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74. The jump in the death toll comes a day after the junta made a rare request for foreign aid to combat the tragic natural disaster.

Typhoon Yagi death toll rises to 74 in Myanmar; 89 missing as floods and landslides wreak havoc

In the Brazilian capital, a massive wildfire has destroyed about 20 per cent of a forest, cloaking the city in a cloud of grey-white smoke. The blaze, as per officials, was believed to have been started by arsonists.

Brazil: Wildfire burns 20 per cent of forest, arson suspected

In the Amazon rainforest, the month of August saw the number of fires surge to the highest levels since 2010, government data released on Sunday (Sep 1) showed. The increase follows a record drought that has been plaguing the biome.

Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest 'blaze' to a 14-year-high amidst severe drought

Wildfires in Canada last year released more greenhouse gases than some of the largest pollution emitting countries, revealed a report on Wednesday (August 28). Shockingly, the wildfires released 647 megatonnes of carbon, which is seven to ten times that of the largest national emitters for the year 2022.

Canada wildfires released 647 megatonnes of greenhouse gas in 2022, 4th biggest source of global emissions

In an era marked by environmental challenges, the concept of eco-anxiety has emerged as an overwhelming toll on our hearts and minds. Eco-Anxiety: The silent struggle As people around the world grapple with environmental issues causing climate crisis, ranging from pollution, deforestation, forest fires and heat waves, there has emerged a profound sense of worry and helplessness.

Pollution, climate crisis, and more: 'Eco-anxiety' driving up 'impending sense of doom'

Beryl on Monday (Jul 8) brought to Texas howling winds and torrential rains that killed at least three people and left 2.7 million houses without power. Along with this, the tropical storm caused extensive flooding on highways, delayed more than 1,300 flights and caused the closure of schools and major oil ports.

Hurricane Beryl batters Texas: Three dead, 1,300 flights cancelled, 2.7 million homes without power

In preparation for the battering, it will receive at the hands of Hurricane Beryl, Texas on Sunday (Jul 7) closed operations and vessel traffic in its largest ports.

Texas closes operations at major ports, braces for destruction as Beryl readies to make landfall

After battering Jamaica's southern coast with devastating winds and sea surges, the deadly Hurricane Beryl is powering towards Mexico late on Wednesday (Jul 3). Killing at least seven people, the Category 4 has left in its wake a path of destruction across the Caribbean.

Mexico braces for destruction as 'deadly' hurricane Beryl heads towards it with 130 mph winds

Recent years have seen major oil companies making big climate pledges. However, a new report from Oil Change International suggests these are nothing but empty promises.

‘Reality Check’: Damning report finds big oil firms’ climate plans could increase global warming by 2.4°C

Florida no longer considers Climate Change a priority. Defying "Radical green zealots," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday (May 15) signed a new legislation that will see Climate Change disappear from state statutes.

'Climate change isn't real': Ron DeSantis erases mentions of climate change from Florida law

Climate Change can threaten our homes but as per a new research, extreme weather can also harm our brain health, making disorders like anxiety and depression worse.

Study finds correlation between climate change and neurological issues

In continuation of a damning 11-month trend, last month (April) was once again the hottest April on record. Every month for the past 11 months, the world has set a new temperature record.

Have we 'already lost climate battle'?: April continues damning 11-month trend, emerges as hottest since 1940

A new tax proposal which targets fossil fuel giants within the world's richest economies could raise hundreds of billions of dollars to aid vulnerable nations grappling with the adverse effects of climate change.

Newly proposed tax on fossil fuel giants could raise $900bn by 2030

In Southern China, the highest level rainstorm warning has been sounded, with torrential rains leading to swelling rivers and raising fears of severe flooding. Once-a-century floods With the looming threat of severe flooding, which as per state media reports could be the sort only "seen around once a century," more than 100,000 people have been evacuated.

Red alert sounded in China amid fears of massive 'once-a-century' floods

In 2023, Asia earned a title that is anything but an achievement: the world's most disaster-hit region by climate-related hazards. Asia was worst-hit with floods and storms causing the highest number of casualties last year, as per a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Tuesday (Apr 23).

Asia warming faster than rest of the world, was 'most disaster-hit region' in 2023: UN

What is the optimal temperature for life? A systematic review of published research has now identified that 20°C is the comfortable temperature that allows life to thrive on Earth.

Researchers decode years of studies to find the optimal temperature for life. Find it out here

The mean ice coverage across the United States's five Great Lakes in January 2024 was only 6 per cent, reveals a new report. This makes last month one of the least icy Januarys in the past 50 years, as per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Climate change threatens Great Lakes' ice cover, scientists predict permanent loss by 2060s

January is more than just the month for New Year resolutions and fresh starts. It also marks a growing movement - Veganuary - that is slowly but steadily gaining momentum.

From resolutions to climate revolution: Is 'Veganuary' more than just another fad?

Spewing lava and smoke in an awe-inspiring yet frightening display, a volcano in Southwest Iceland erupted late on Monday after weeks of intense earthquake activity, Iceland's Meteorological Office said.

Lava flows from two-mile crack as Iceland volcano erupts following weeks of anticipation

In the aftermath of former Tropical Cyclone Jasper, heavy rain has triggered floods, cutting off tourist-popular towns in Australia's northeast along the Great Barrier Reef.

'Just about the worst': Cyclone Jasper brings heavy rains, flooding and crocodiles to Queensland. Watch!