Climate change is significantly disrupting the Earth's water cycle, intensifying extreme weather events like flooding, droughts, and storms due to rising temperatures and atmospheric moisture

Climate change is significantly disrupting the Earth's water cycle, intensifying extreme weather events like flooding, droughts, and storms due to rising temperatures and atmospheric moisture

The global water crisis in 2024 resulted in record-breaking rainfall, increased dry months, severe water-related disasters, and economic losses exceeding $550 billion. With the planet's temperature projected to rise further, the water cycle is expected to become even more unpredictable, escalating drought risks in dry regions and flood risks in wetter areas. Overview of the Report   A recent report, the “2024 Global Water Monitor Report,” has revealed the profound effects of climate change on the Earth’s water cycle, leading to extreme precipitation, floods, and droughts. Produced by an international research team from universities in Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, Germany, and other nations, the report draws from both satellite and ground station data to analyze water variables such as soil moisture and rainfall. The year 2024 emerged as the hottest year on record, significantly disrupting water-related systems globally. The Water Cycle Explained   The water cycle describes the conti…