Is Summer 2024 on Track to Be the Wettest on Record? Study Answers

Arab Weather - Scientists have warned that the planet Earth may record its wettest summer ever this year, according to what was published by the Washington Post.

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Increased temperature and humidity due to climate change

The newspaper report indicated that temperatures have risen to unbearable levels in some areas, which is attributed to the continued rise in the temperature of the planet due to climate change resulting from human activities. The report explained that climate experts have warned for some time that rising temperatures will inevitably lead to increased humidity, which could have consequences such as increased pressure on the human body, increased chances of heavy and destructive rain, and higher nighttime temperatures.

• Meteorologists: This summer could be the wettest in history

As summer draws to a close, American meteorologists Ben Noll and Brian Brettschneider say this is on track to be the wettest summer on record. University of California climate scientist Colin Raymond adds that increased humidity makes summer heat more intense, especially at night, which increases demand for cooling and has serious health consequences when cooling is unavailable or expensive.

• Effects of high humidity on human life

A 2022 study by climate scientists in the United States and China found that increased humidity contributes to an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, hurricanes, heatwaves, and flash floods. High humidity is a major risk to human life, increasing the likelihood of heat-related illnesses and even death.

The Washington Post also noted that parts of the Arabian Gulf experienced temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in mid-July, with high humidity levels. It is worth noting that July was the hottest month, with four of the hottest days ever recorded.

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