A new Arctic blast is set to bring frigid temperatures, snow, and hazardous travel conditions to 30 states from North Dakota to Georgia, raising concerns about the potential severity of the upcoming winter season.
Scandinavia is facing extreme cold temperatures with Sweden recording its lowest temperature since 1887, while western Europe is dealing with deadly flooding. The contrasting weather conditions highlight the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, which are exacerbated by climate change. The cold snap in Scandinavia has caused chaos on the roads and led to at least one death, while the flooding in western Europe, following Storm Henk, has resulted in power outages, evacuations, and at least one fatality.