Human-Caused Climate Change Intensifies Deadly African Floods

Scientists warn that global warming has exacerbated flooding, displacing millions and causing significant loss of life across Africa.

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.