Overview

• A study by the World Weather Attribution network links human-driven climate change to increased flood intensity in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan.
• Floods have killed approximately 1,500 people and displaced over one million in West and Central Africa this year.
• Researchers found that global warming made seasonal downpours 5-20% more intense, especially around the Niger and Lake Chad basins.
• The study highlights that Africa, despite its minimal carbon emissions, is suffering disproportionately from climate-induced extreme weather.
• Experts call for urgent action at the upcoming COP29 climate summit to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and improve infrastructure like dams and early warning systems.