Extreme climate events and weather-related disasters during this period
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Monthly mean temperatures were extremely high from Japan to the Korean Peninsula, in Mexico, in and around Colombia and in and around southeastern Australia.
Monthly mean temperatures were extremely low in and around Turkey.
Monthly precipitation amounts were extremely high from eastern Mongolia to North China, in and around Turkey, in southeastern Canada and in and around southeastern Australia.
Monthly precipitation amounts were extremely low in eastern Europe and in and around Colombia.
Type
Area
Remarks
1
Warm
From Japan to the Korean Peninsula
The monthly mean temperature in Japan was the second highest on record for May since 1898 (Japan Meteorological Agency).
The monthly mean temperature in the Republic of Korea was the highest on record for May since 1973 (Korea Meteorological Administration).
2
Wet
From eastern Mongolia to North China
3
Severe weather
Northern India
It was reported that severe weathers caused at least 130 fatalities in northern India (European Commission).
4
Cold · Wet
In and around Turkey
5
Dry
Eastern Europe
6
Wet
Southeastern Canada
7
Warm
Mexico
8
Warm · Dry
In and around Colombia
9
Warm · Wet
In and around southeastern Australia
The figure is based on CLIMAT report. Areas with missing or unreceived data are not shown.
Data and maps additionally provide detailed information for specific stations.
