Monsoon systems represent one of the most prominent modes of seasonal climate variability, characterised by a pronounced reversal of prevailing winds and associated precipitation changes. These ...

West Africa’s climate is governed by the seasonal migration of the West African Monsoon, a broad-scale atmospheric circulation that brings the bulk of annual rainfall between June and September.

Adaptation refers to efforts to reduce the risks of climate variability and change and make a system more resilient. Adapting agriculture to climate change can better prepare farmers and producers for ...

Heavy flooding across Central Luzon and Metro Manila in late August 2026 showed how monsoon variability has become more destructive. Rainfall totals exceeded 300 to 400 millimeters in just three days, ...

In 2025—Earth's third warmest year on record—massive fires destroyed entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles, a deadly heatwave killed more than 24,000 in Europe and powerful storms triggered catastrophic ...