Extreme climate events and weather-related disasters during this period
Highlight
Monthly mean temperatures were extremely high from eastern to southern East Asia, in southern Central Siberia, in and around northern Europe and from central to western Canada.
Monthly precipitation amounts were extremely high in and around Central Siberia, in and around Kalimantan, around the Caspian Sea, in central Europe and from Bolivia to northern Argentina.
Monthly precipitation amounts were extremely low in and around Western Russia and in and around southern Canada.
Type
Area
Remarks
1
Warm
From eastern to southern East Asia, southern Central Siberia
The monthly mean temperature in Japan was the third highest on record for September since 1898 (Japan Meteorological Agency).
The monthly mean temperature in the Republic of Korea was the second highest on record for September since 1973 (Korea Meteorological Administration).
The monthly mean temperature in Hong Kong was the third highest on record for September since 1884 (Hong Kong Observatory).
2
Wet
In and around Central Siberia
3
Heavy Rain
From Nepal to Pakistan
It was reported that heavy rains caused a total of at least 200 fatalities in Nepal, India and Pakistan (European Commission, EM-DAT, the government of Nepal and the government of Pakistan).
4
Typhoon
From southeastern China to Indochina Peninsula, the Philippines
It was reported that Typhoon "RAGASA" caused a total of at least 50 fatalities in southeastern China, the Philippines and Thailand (EM-DAT).
It was reported that Typhoon "BUALOI" caused a total of at least 120 fatalities in Viet Nam, the Philippines, Thailand and Laos (EM-DAT).
5
Wet
In and around Kalimantan
6
Wet
Around the Caspian Sea
7
Dry
In and around Western Russia
8
Warm
In and around northern Europe
The monthly mean temperature in Finland was the third highest on record for September since 1961 (Finnish Meteorological Institute).
The monthly mean temperature in Norway was the third highest on record for September since 1901 (Norwegian Meteorological Institute).
The monthly mean temperature in Lithuania was the third highest on record for September since 1961 (Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service).
The monthly mean temperature in Belarus was the third highest on record for September since 1945 (Belhydromet).
9
Wet
Central Europe
10
Warm
From central to western Canada
11
Dry
In and around southern Canada
12
Wet
From Bolivia to northern Argentina
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.
