A recent rapid analysis conducted by the World Weather Attribution has revealed the significant impact of climate change on Hurricane Milton, which wreaked havoc with its powerful winds and heavy rainfall. The study found that the storm's intensity was supercharged by a warming world, primarily driven by fossil fuel pollution.
One of the key factors contributing to Hurricane Milton's strength was the warmer Gulf of Mexico, a result of human-caused climate change. The storm's winds were boosted by 10% due to climate change, pushing it from a Category 2 to a Category 3 hurricane. The analysis also indicated that storms as potent as Milton are now 40% more likely to occur because of global warming.
