Cyclone Idai did serious damage to the City of Beira. Over 1,000 people in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique died as the result of the Cyclone. The full death count is not known.
Over 4,000 people in Mozambique have also been infected with Cholera. This is a bacterial infection that occurs when one comes in contact with contaminated water. Cholera causes dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea. People who are not promptly treated will die from the infection.
Scientists do not know how climate change played a role in this cyclone. However, they do know that severe storms are becoming more common as the result of climate change. They also know that low-income nations are hurt the hardest by severe storms.
Climate change is not just an environmental concern. It is also a health concern. The World Health Organization has stated that over 250,000 people will die between 2030 and 2050 as the result of climate change. They also believe that the actual number may be higher than that.
Kristie Ebi is a health expert who works at the University of Washington in Seattle. She stated that you do not have to wait until the year 2030 to see the impacts that climate change is having on our health. Climate change causes water and air pollution to worsen. It can also cause the spread of infectious diseases.
Sarah Kew is a climate scientist who works at Vrije University Amsterdam. She stated that scientists can educate people about the effects of climate change. This will give people a chance to prepare for them.
Climate change can threaten the water supply. It can cause droughts. It can also cause the sea levels to rise. Additionally, the droughts will threaten the crops.
More heat waves will also occur as the result of climate change. Additionally, climate change can make it harder to breathe. It can cause pollen levels to rise. Climate change can also threaten air quality.
