An X-ray of 2023 was Taken… Extreme Weather Events Experienced in Europe

In the statement titled "Europe faced widespread floods and severe heat waves in 2023"; It was underlined that 2023 is the hottest or second hottest year on record, depending on the data set, heat-related deaths have increased by approximately 20 percent in the last 30 years, and heat-related deaths are estimated to have increased in 94 percent of European regions.

While it was stated that all of Europe saw approximately 2023 percent more precipitation than average in 7, “in 2023, it was observed that real electricity production from renewable energy sources in Europe was realized at a record rate of 43 percent. Europe is no exception when it comes to the consequences of climate change. It was emphasized that it is the fastest warming continent, with temperatures increasing at approximately twice the global average.

Millions of people have been affected by extreme weather events, and this has made the development of mitigation and adaptation measures a priority, the report states. “To achieve this, understanding climate trends is vital. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), together with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), has today published the 2023 State of the European Climate report (ESOTC 2023). The report provides descriptions and analyzes of climate conditions and changes across the Earth System, major events and their impacts, and a discussion of climate policy and actions focused on human health. “ESOTC also includes updates on the long-term development of key Climate Indicators.”

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