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Central Asia suffers ‘frankly bonkers’ heatwave fuelled by climate change

A surprise heatwave hit Central Asia in March 2025, with temperatures reaching up to 10 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, according to a study by World Weather Attribution.
The heatwave, intensified by climate change, threatens agriculture and water supply in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Researchers expect similar heatwaves every three years, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation actions, including resilient irrigation and crop selection.

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Crops under threat as surprise March heatwave hits Central Asia: study

A surprise heatwave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply in a largely rural region already heavily affected by the impacts of climate change.

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Extraordinary Heatwave in Central Asia Was Intensified by Climate Change, Study Finds

A recent “extraordinary” heatwave throughout Central Asia was strengthened by climate change, which bolstered the warming by nearly half and made the event roughly three times as likely, according to a new study from the World Weather Attribution (WWA). The heatwave from March 18-22 saw temperatures soar to upward of 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit) above normal averages throughout Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and …

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Central Asia suffers ‘frankly bonkers’ heatwave fuelled by climate change

Temperatures rise to 10C above pre-industrial levels as part of exceptional spring weather

23 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Central Asia suffers ‘bonkers’ heatwave fuelled by climate change

… low-lying areas of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in the heatwave … not limited to Central Asia. Australia had its hottest … temperatures in Japan and South Korea contributed to … and 30 killed. India’s weather department warned …

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Crops under threat as surprise March heatwave hit Central Asia: study - Asia News Today

ALMATY (Kazakhstan), April 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A surprise heatwave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply in a largely rural region already heavily affected by the impacts of climate change. Temperatures across the month were up to 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter in the region than the pre-industrial average, according to World Weather Attribution, a coalition of …

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Crops under threat as surprise March heatwave hit Central Asia: study

Almaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) April 4, 2025 A surprise heatwave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply in a largely rural region already heavily affected by the impacts of climate change. Temperatures across the month were up to 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter in the region than the pre-industrial average, according to World Weather Attribution, a coa

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