Which type of extreme weather is the most destructive?
Ranking
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1
Dust storms
Expanding deserts causing more frequent and intense sandstorms.
166
Votes
26.35%
Proportion
2
Wildfire outbreaks
Rapidly spreading fires due to prolonged droughts.
134
Votes
21.27%
Proportion
3
Agricultural droughts
Long-term dry conditions impacting global food security.
110
Votes
17.46%
Proportion
4
Extreme cold waves
Sudden severe freezes disrupting infrastructure and transport.
104
Votes
16.51%
Proportion
5
Global heatwaves
Temperatures exceeding records worldwide, affecting health and agriculture.
65
Votes
10.32%
Proportion
6
Storm surges & rising sea levels
Coastal flooding and erosion worsening globally.
20
Votes
3.17%
Proportion
7
Super heavy rainfall
Unprecedented downpours causing floods and landslides.
16
Votes
2.54%
Proportion
8
Intense hurricanes
Powerful storms intensifying due to ocean warming.
15
Votes
2.38%
Proportion
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