| Session Description |
The effects of climate change on climatic hazards in Asia Oceania such as tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, lightning and heat waves need to be studied in detail. Tropical cyclones are the most dangerous weather phenomena in the tropics. Although there is some uncertainty about the effect of climate change on intensity and tracks of tropical cyclones, rising sea level could result in more risks from coastal storms. Also, increases in the intensity or frequency or changes in the paths of tropical cyclones could increase storm damage in coastal areas. Thunderstorms and lightning are temperature-sensitive weather phenomena and there is a possibility of increase in thunderstorm and lightning activity in warmer climate. Presentations in this session will be concerned with, but not limited to, results of research on tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, lightning and heat waves, as well as examining trends, predicting possible changes in frequency and intensity of tropical climatic hazards in Asia Oceania and providing recommendation how to plan current and future adaptation and mitigation policies. |
