1. Australia has a high risk of wildfires, and Sydney has issued a fire ban
On September 19, Sydney enacted its first total fire ban in nearly three years, and several schools on the southern coast of New South Wales were also closed as the unusually hot and dry weather in southeastern Australia increased the risk of wildfires.
On September 13, 2023, local time, Australian bushfires spread and the Sydney Harbour Bridge was shrouded in smoke.
2. Hurricane Daniel hit Greece, causing flooding caused by torrential rains that killed at least 17 people
Since September 5, local time, heavy rains in central Greece have caused widespread flooding. At least 17 people have been killed in the floods so far. The Greek fire service said it had rescued more than 1,800 people from flood-besieged areas and that rescue operations were ongoing.
On September 8, 2023, local time, Kardzica, Greece, a cemetery flooded after heavy rains.
3. Libyan floods have left more than 10,000 dead and missing
Hurricane Daniel made landfall on Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast on September 10 and caused flooding, causing a large number of casualties in the cities of Derna, Beida and Shehat. The World Health Organization said "3,958 bodies have been recovered and confirmed" and that 9,000 others are missing.
On September 18, 2023, local time, in Derna, Libya, flash floods flooded the entire city.
4. Hong Kong, China, suffered the worst rainfall in 140 years, killing two people
On September 8, Hong Kong, China, suffered its heaviest rainfall in 140 years on record, killing two people and injuring more than 100. The unusually wet weather caused by the typhoon has caused serious damage to many parts of southern China.
On September 8, 2023, in Hong Kong, China, taxis were flooded by heavy rain.
Extratropical cyclones killed at least 31 people and left more than 1,600 homeless in Brazil
In early September, an extratropical cyclone in southern Brazil caused flooding in several cities, killing at least 31 people and leaving more than 1,600 homeless. Since the 5th local time, more than 60 cities have been hit by storms.
On September 6, 2023, local time, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, houses destroyed by a hurricane.
6. Typhoon Sarah made landfall in southern China, and nearly 900,000 people were evacuated
On September 2, Typhoon Sarah made landfall in southern China, moving nearly 900,000 people to safety and suspending commerce, transportation and schools in much of Hong Kong and other parts of the southern Chinese coast.
On September 2, 2023, in Zhuhai, Guangdong, Typhoon Sarah made landfall, and the sky was covered with dark clouds.
7. Himalayan climbers are at increased risk due to climate warming
A study this month showed that avalanches in the Himalayas are killing people on the rise and threatening the safety of climbers. Experts warn that while there is an inherent avalanche risk associated with high-altitude mountaineering, global warming is exacerbating the dangers of mountaineering season in the Himalayas.
Aerial photograph of the Himalayas
8. Australia experiences a spring heat wave, with maximum temperatures likely to be 16°C higher than the average seasonal temperature
On 18 September, Australia's spring heatwave continues, with temperatures expected to reach record highs in the interior of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. Sydney temperatures have reached 34.2 degrees Celsius, more than 12 degrees Celsius above the average in September. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, temperatures will continue to rise sharply on the 18th and 19th, with the maximum temperature likely to be 16°C higher than the seasonal average.
On September 19, 2023, local time, in Sydney, Australia, people gathered at Bondi Beach in hot weather.
9. The UK sets consecutive high temperature records
On September 1, the Met Office said the UK saw a third consecutive day of 30 degrees Celsius, the longest duration of high temperatures on record. But the heat wave is coming to an end in some areas, and weather forecasts warn of impending storms after the heat wave.
On September 7, 2023, local time, people walked through the weather forecast screen.