Rising Mediterranean Storms Highlight Climate Threats

A luxury yacht capsized in Sicily, resulting in one death and six missing, including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Experts link increasing violent Mediterranean storms to climate change. High sea temperatures and unexpected tempests challenge sailors, raising concerns among climatologists and skippers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-08-2024 20:40 IST | Created: 20-08-2024 20:40 IST
Rising Mediterranean Storms Highlight Climate Threats
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A luxury yacht moored off Sicily's coast capsized due to a violent storm, reflecting heightened risks in Mediterranean sailing, experts warn.

The tragedy left one man dead and six missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Climate scientists attribute the increase in sudden, severe storms to global warming.

Experts note unusually high sea temperatures as a contributing factor. These conditions challenge sailors, with weather chaos reminiscent of patterns in the Caribbean but less predictable.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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