Climate Emergency of the Week: Disasters Are Destroying Cities, but All Are Silent On the Essential

Climate Events Are Becoming More Extreme and Unpredictable. This past week, the U.S. faced a tragedy — a sudden and catastrophically powerful flood that caught both authorities and residents off guard. And this happened in a country equipped with advanced disaster forecasting systems, emergency alert infrastructure, and technical capabilities for rapid response.

At the same time, a series of disasters struck around the globe, each one rare in the past — now becoming reality: floods, snow in July, volcanic activity, and deadly storms. These events are interconnected, driven by deepening geophysical and climatic instability.

In truth, if we take an honest look at the climate situation, there is little reason for optimism. No signs of improvement are visible — on the contrary, the situation is clearly worsening.

📌 Key events of the week:
– USA: A catastrophic flash flood in Texas claimed 129 lives, including 27 children.
– Typhoon Danas: Historic devastation in Taiwan — the worst in 120 years.
– Indonesia: The Lewotobi volcano erupted, sending ash clouds up to 18 km; mass evacuations followed.
– Australia: A bomb cyclone brought waves up to 12 meters and extensive flooding.
– Türkiye: Snowfall in July with record-breaking cold.
– China: Landslides and mudflows in Sichuan destroyed vital infrastructure.
– Russia: Torrential rains and hail in Siberia; severe flooding in Zabaykalsky Krai; widespread damage in Omsk, Tyumen, and Khabarovsk.

🧩 These events no longer fit the traditional category of "natural disasters." What we are witnessing is a fundamental transformation of the planet’s climate system, fueled by intensified geodynamic processes. And yet, despite the growing threats, most institutional responses remain passive — and this inertia is one of the most dangerous challenges we face.

🕒 Timecode:
00:00 — Introduction: Why forecasts are failing
01:15 — USA, Texas: Flash flood kills 129 people, including 27 children
04:45 — Taiwan: Typhoon Danas brings destruction and torrential rains
07:10 — China: Typhoon spreads inland, worsening impacts
08:00 — Indonesia: Lewotobi volcano erupts, evacuation begins
10:00 — Australia: Bomb cyclone causes floods, hurricane-force winds
12:00 — Türkiye: July snowfall and unusual cold snap
13:10 — China, Sichuan: Landslides and destruction, people missing
15:00 — Russia: Torrential rains in Tyumen, Omsk, Khabarovsk, Zabaykalsky Krai
19:00 — Conclusion: Why the system of disasters can no longer be ignored

We are living in a time of global paradox: billions of people, immense scientific potential — and yet almost total inaction in the face of the climate threat.

But as long as there are those who remain undaunted by indifference, who see, understand, and act — hope remains.
This is not the time to give up.
Alone, we can’t do it.
But together, we still have a chance.