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Mass floods and heatwaves hit Asia: the role of global warming in extreme weather events

By France24
13 July 2022   |   2:41 pm
In this edition, we take a closer look at climate change in Asia and its impact on extreme weather events. Whether it be scorching heatwaves in Pakistan or devastating floods in Bangladesh, the likelihood of these events occurring is increasing along with global temperatures.

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