Weather of 2023
The year saw a transition from La Niña to El Niño, with record high global average surface temperatures.The deadliest weather event of the year was Storm Daniel, which killed over 5,900 people, with most of the fatalities coming from Libya.[1] The costliest weather event of the year was Typhoon Doksuri, which caused $28.5 billion in damages in China, the Philippines and Taiwan.[28] Starting in April 2023, a record-breaking heat wave in Asia has affected multiple countries, including India, China, Laos and Thailand.[43][44] Cyclone Helios which formed in early February brought recorded rain and humidity to Malta from 80 years.
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