The climate is changing faster than expected: Sverdlovsk region is losing water.

The climate is changing faster than expected: Sverdlovsk region is losing water.

      In the Sverdlovsk region, there has been less rain and snow over the past decades. This is especially noticeable in the southern part of the region. According to climatologist Konstantin Gribanov, over the past 30 years, they have "missed out" on about 1.5 tons of water per square meter compared to previous years. He reported this during a press conference at TASS.

      This means that there is less water not only in the soil but also in rivers—meaning that plants and drinking water sources are suffering. The situation is better in the northern part of the region, but overall, precipitation has decreased.

      The reason is climate change and global warming. Over the past 30 years, the air temperature in the region has risen by about 1-1.15 °C. Looking at a longer period, the increase is already around 2 °C—which is considered a dangerous level.

      Scientists warn: the difference between a temperature rise of 1.5 °C and 2 °C is very serious. With more significant warming, irreversible changes may begin—such as the extinction of certain species of animals and plants, glacier melting, rising sea levels, as well as more frequent droughts and wildfires. In regions where there is already little water, the situation will become even more complicated.

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The climate is changing faster than expected: Sverdlovsk region is losing water.

In the Sverdlovsk region, there has been less rainfall and snow over the past decades. This is especially noticeable in the southern part of the region. According to climatologist Konstantin Gribanov, over the past 30 years, they have "missed out" on about 1.5 tons of water per square meter compared to previous years.