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## 1. Report: Climate disasters cost the world more than $120bn in 2025 - edie.net

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# Report: Climate disasters cost the world more than $120bn in 2025

Extreme weather events made more likely and severe by climate change caused more than $120bn in economic losses worldwide in 2025, according to a new report from Christian Aid.

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The year’s costliest event was the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California, which caused more than $60bn in damage.

In 2025, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, cyclones and floods affected millions of people across every continent, with particularly severe impacts in the US, Southeast Asia, and China. [...] The report emphasises the growing human and economic toll of extreme weather, underlining the need for global action to simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve resilience in vulnerable communities.

Alongside climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience are increasingly recognised as essential. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that developing countries will need between $310bn and $365bn per year by 2035 to adapt to climate impacts.

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# Report: Climate disasters cost the world more than $120bn in 2025

Extreme weather events made more likely and severe by climate change caused more than $120bn in economic losses worldwide in 2025, according to a new report from Christian Aid.

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The year’s costliest event was the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California, which caused more than $60bn in damage.

In 2025, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, cyclones and floods affected millions of people across every continent, with particularly severe impacts in the US, Southeast Asia, and China.

[The year’s costliest event was the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California, which caused more than $60bn in damage.](https://www.edie.net/california-faces-57bn-in-losses-from-catastrophic-wildfires/) The fires directly killed 31 people, with later studies estimating roughly 400 additional deaths connected to the disaster indirectly.

In November, cyclones and flooding affected South and Southeast Asia, impacting Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Malaysia. These storms killed more than 1,750 people and caused an estimated $25bn in damage.

Flooding in China between June and August displaced thousands, resulted in at least 30 deaths, and caused $11.7bn in losses.

Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas later in the year, caused around $8bn in damage, though final fatality figures are not yet confirmed.

Elsewhere, extreme monsoon rainfall and flooding in India and Pakistan from June to September killed more than 1,860 people and caused approximately $5.6bn in economic losses, affecting more than seven million people in Pakistan alone.

The Philippines faced a series of typhoons and tropical storms between mid-year and November, displacing hundreds of people and causing more than $5bn in damage. Drought conditions in Brazil from January to June caused roughly $4.75bn in losses.

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## 2. Arctic Blast To Kick-Start 2026—’Snow Machine Will Be Flipped On’ - Newsweek

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"A pair of potent cold fronts will plunge into the northern tier of the United States as 2025 ends and 2026 begins," said Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist. "Behind each front, temperatures will drop and the lake-effect snow machine will be flipped on." [...] WeatherNational Weather ServiceSnowWinter

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# Arctic Blast To Kick-Start 2026—’Snow Machine Will Be Flipped On’

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An Arctic blast is expected to bring dangerously cold weather to the Midwest and Northeast next week, forecasters say. [...] For now, there are numerous weather warnings for cold and storms in place across much of the northern U.S. In Montana, the lesser used extreme cold warnings are in place along the Canada-U.S. border, with "dangerously low wind chills" of minus 40 expected in some parts. The NWS has said such bitter temperatures "could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes."

"Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside," the forecaster advises.

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# Arctic Blast To Kick-Start 2026—’Snow Machine Will Be Flipped On’

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An Arctic blast is expected to bring dangerously cold [weather](/topic/weather) to the Midwest and Northeast next week, forecasters say.

"A pair of potent cold fronts will plunge into the northern tier of the United States as 2025 ends and 2026 begins," said Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist. "Behind each front, temperatures will drop and the lake-effect [snow](/topic/snow) machine will be flipped on."

A six-to-ten-day range [map from the National Weather Service](https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/610day/) (NWS) show below average temperatures are expected across the North East, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and around the Great Lakes in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota between January 1 and 5, bringing in a bitter start to 2026.

It will make a change from the warmest Christmas on record for the U.S. with many areas recording seasonally above average temperatures. But some have had a [much colder festive season so far](https://www.newsweek.com/winter-storm-warning-3-feet-snow-difficult-to-impossible-11271638), with a [winter](/topic/winter) storm that brought heavy snow and dangerous ice to parts of the Great Lakes and Northeast on Friday evening.

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More than 650 flights within, into or out of the United States were delayed as of early Saturday, with at least 600 canceled, according to FlightAware. New York’s three major airports were among the hardest hit, with further disruptions reported in Boston. That came after more than 8,500 delays and 1,700 cancellations on Friday.

Meanwhile, ice accumulation knocked out power to more than 30,000 homes and businesses in Michigan, as trees and power lines were weighed down, according to poweroutage.us.

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For now, there are numerous weather warnings for cold and storms in place across much of the northern U.S. In Montana, the lesser used extreme cold warnings are in place along the Canada-U.S. border, with "dangerously low wind chills" of minus 40 expected in some parts. The NWS has said such bitter temperatures "could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes."

"Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside," the forecaster advises.

Up in the Great Lakes region, the cold is expected to hold firm over this weekend. Wisconsin and Michigan both have a plethora of winter storm watches in place, particularly in areas on the lakes. Across the waters in New York, [Pennsylvania](https://www.newsweek.com/pennsylvania-ice-storm-warning-map-shows-where-hazards-possible-11274359), Vermont, Rhode Island and Connecticut, numerous winter storm warnings and/or winter weather advisories are active as of early Saturday morning.

"Much of central and southern New England will wake up with 4 to 8+ inches of snow this morning as a clipper low pressure system continues to press eastward against a Canadian high pressure system that is supplying the cold air," th

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## 3. Winter storm bears down on U.S. Northeast, disrupting airline travel - Reuters

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NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A winter storm packing a frosty mix of snow and ice bore down on the U.S. Northeast early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations. [...] The National Weather Service posted ice storm and winter storm warnings throughout New York state and Connecticut, forecasting some of the heaviest snowfall totals - up to a foot in localized areas - for Long Island and the Hudson Valley.

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# Winter storm bears down on U.S. Northeast, disrupting airline travel

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NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A winter storm packing a frosty mix of snow and ice bore down on the U.S. Northeast early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations.

The National Weather Service posted ice storm and winter storm warnings throughout New York state and Connecticut, forecasting some of the heaviest snowfall totals - up to a foot in localized areas - for Long Island and the Hudson Valley.

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New York City could see its highest accumulations since 2022, with peak snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour, according to an emergency declaration on Friday from Governor Kathy Hochul, warning of treacherous road conditions.

In many areas snow was forecast to be mixed or glazed over with sleet and freezing rain.

"The safety of New Yorkers is my top priority, and I continue to urge extreme caution throughout the duration of this storm," Hochul said in a statement, admonishing residents to "avoid unnecessary travel."

Ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories were likewise posted for most of Pennsylvania, much of Massachusetts, and most of New Jersey, where a state of emergency also was declared. High winds were forecast as part of the storm.

Snow began falling in western New York state and the New York City area on Friday evening and was expected to intensify on Saturday.

More than 1,600 commercial airline flights within the United States and into or out of the country were canceled on Friday, and 7,800-plus were delayed as weather conditions began to worsen, according to the flight-tracking service FlightAware.

The three major airports serving the New York City area - John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia Airport - accounted for the bulk of Friday's flight cancellations. All three issued alerts on social media platform X warning travelers of potential disruptions.

Another 650 flights that had been scheduled to depart or land in the U.S. on Saturday were canceled, FlightAware reported.

Representatives from American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways told Reuters those carriers had waived change fees normally charged to re-book for passengers whose travel plans may be affected by weather-related disruptions.

New Jersey and Pennsylvania issued commercial vehicle restrictions for some roads, including many interstate highways.

"This storm will cause dangerous road conditions and impact holiday travel," New Jersey's acting governor Tahesha Way said in a statement. "We are urging travelers to avoid travel during the storm and allow crews to tend to roads."

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## 4. Climate Disasters 2025: $120bn in Global Economic Losses - facilitiesmanagement-now.com

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The year’s costliest event was the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California, which caused more than $60bn in damage.

In 2025, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, cyclones and floods affected millions of people across every continent, with particularly severe impacts in the US, Southeast Asia, and China. [...] The report emphasises the growing human and economic toll of extreme weather, underlining the need for global action to simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve resilience in vulnerable communities.

Alongside climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience are increasingly recognised as essential. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that developing countries will need between $310bn and $365bn per year by 2035 to adapt to climate impacts.

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The year’s costliest event was the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California, which caused more than $60bn in damage.

In 2025, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, cyclones and floods affected millions of people across every continent, with particularly severe impacts in the US, Southeast Asia, and China.

The year’s costliest event was the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California, which caused more than $60bn in damage. The fires directly killed 31 people, with later studies estimating roughly 400 additional deaths connected to the disaster indirectly.

In November, cyclones and flooding affected South and Southeast Asia, impacting Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Malaysia. These storms killed more than 1,750 people and caused an estimated $25bn in damage.

Flooding in China between June and August displaced thousands, resulted in at least 30 deaths, and caused $11.7bn in losses.

Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas later in the year, caused around $8bn in damage, though final fatality figures are not yet confirmed.

Elsewhere, extreme monsoon rainfall and flooding in India and Pakistan from June to September killed more than 1,860 people and caused approximately $5.6bn in economic losses, affecting more than seven million people in Pakistan alone.

The Philippines faced a series of typhoons and tropical storms between mid-year and November, displacing hundreds of people and causing more than $5bn in damage. Drought conditions in Brazil from January to June caused roughly $4.75bn in losses.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred struck Australia in February, causing one death and $1.2bn in damage, while Cyclone Garance affected Réunion in East Africa, killing five people and causing $1.05bn in losses.

Texas experienced severe flooding in July, resulting in more than 135 deaths and around $1bn in damages.

Flooding in Nigeria in May and the Democratic Republic of Congo in April affected thousands, with up to 700 deaths in Nigeria alone. Prolonged drought in Iran and West Asia threatens the water supply of around 10 million people in Tehran.

Other notable events included wildfires in Scotland during record-breaking heatwaves, heavy snowstorms and heatwaves in Japan, and rising ocean temperatures that led to coral bleaching in Western Australia.

Adaptation and resilience remain critical

The report emphasises the growing human and economic toll of extreme weather, underlining the need for global action to simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve resilience in vulnerable communities.

Alongside climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience are increasingly recognised as essential. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that developing countries will need between $310bn and $365bn per year by 2035 to adapt to climate impacts.

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COP30 concluded with an agreement to triple adaptation finance , raising the target to $120bn per year as part of a broader $300bn per year climate finance goal agreed at COP29. While a significant political signal, the new target still falls short of the actual needs of developing countries.

COP30 saw nations adopting a new global set of 59 adaptation indicators, although compromises in the agreement may make them difficult to implement effectively.

This comes as the UK is on track for its hottest year since records began, according to the Met Office, with less than a week remaining until 2026.

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## 5. California downpours ease but flood and mudslide risks linger - BBC

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"Our overall picture is that there's just one more day of this mess, mostly across Southern California, specifically in the LA area," Tom Kines, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, told Reuters on Friday. "We still have some issues today with bouts of heavy rain, but this weekend is mainly dry, thankfully."

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More than 50,000 people in the state are still without power as efforts to restore service continue on Friday.

The US National Weather Service warned on Friday that "the potential for flooding will be high", though showers will taper off as the day goes on.

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# California downpours ease but flood and mudslide risks linger

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Rainstorms are tapering off across southern California, but even modest additional rainfall could trigger floods and mudslides in saturated areas, forecasters warn.

Officials say at least three people have died in the catastrophic flooding over the Christmas period.

The storms - which continued into Friday - brought 6 inches (15 cm) of rainfall to Los Angeles County, with up to 18 inches recorded in the mountains, prompting evacuations and closing major roads.

More than 50,000 people in the state are still without power as efforts to restore service continue on Friday.

The US National Weather Service warned on Friday that "the potential for flooding will be high", though showers will taper off as the day goes on.

"Flood watches and advisories remain in effect as it won't take much additional rain to create flooding issues today, especially in the mountains where some areas have received close to 18 inches of rain since Tuesday," the NWS said in its latest forecast.

The storms came from multiple atmospheric rivers - invisible ribbons of water vapour that form over oceans and transport huge amounts of moisture, bringing intense rainfall and snow - during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

Emergency responders have had to perform several rescues, including people stuck in vehicles as flood waters rose.

On Wednesday morning, a 64-year-old man from San Diego was killed by a fallen tree, the police department told US media.

Another person, a 74-year-old, died from flood waters over the weekend as police tried to rescue him from inside a vehicle in Redding, the town's mayor told local news.

Watch: Powerful storm batters southern California

And on Monday, a woman in her 70s died after she "was knocked off a rock by a large wave and swept into the ocean" at MacKerricher State Park in Mendocino County, the sheriff's office said.

In a statement on Thursday night, Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles said that a limited number of evacuation orders remained in effect.

Friday's rain is expected to be lighter and briefer than the earlier waves, with improving conditions anticipated by the evening,

"Our overall picture is that there's just one more day of this mess, mostly across Southern California, specifically in the LA area," Tom Kines, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, told Reuters on Friday. "We still have some issues today with bouts of heavy rain, but this weekend is mainly dry, thankfully."

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