Northern Patagonia is experiencing its driest January in 25 years, exacerbating wildfires due to climate change, as highlighted by a study from World Weather Attribution.
Northern Patagonia, Argentina, is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions this January, marking the driest month in 25 years. According to a recent study published by World Weather Attribution, this significant increase in aridity has been a key contributor to the wildfires that are currently ravaging the Andean region and the forests across the Andes in southern Chile. The research indicates that climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, has intensified the impacts of this drought, creating ideal conditions for extreme fires to flourish.
The situation in Patagonia underscores the critical role that climate phenomena are playing in emergency events, including the ongoing wildfires. The regions affected are not only facing challenges related to drought but are also struggling with the ecological and socio-economic impacts of destruction caused by the fires. With the current
