Muqbil Ahmar reports that at least 3 people have been killed as Hurricane Ophelia hits Ireland, causing damage worth millions. Skies in the UK turned red. Tropical cyclone Ophelia rammed several parts of Ireland with winds blowing over 90 miles an hour. As Ophelia’s status upgrades to a Category 2, many people in Ireland are in for the worst storm since the year 1961. Ophelia, a tropical storm, has become the tenth Atlantic storm in a year to grow into a hurricane or cyclone. After 1893, this is the first time that a number of tropical storms have gone on to develop into hurricane strength. Moreover, we could still be counting as the hurricane season continues throughout October. There could be greater destruction.
Several of the 10 Atlantic hurricanes managed to reach the USA, leaving dozens dead and resulting in billions of dollars in damage. Although, Hurricane Ophelia may not reach America, some others such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, as well as Hurricane Maria, and Nate did. The USA as well as the Caribbean were devastated by two of the severest hurricanes in history: Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. The storms left the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico facing a systemic disaster and humanitarian crisis. The remarkably powerful storm season has struck after years of dormant hurricane activity. No major hurricane, like a Category 3 or stronger storm with wind speed of more than 111 mph has struck the USA since the year 2005.
Hurricane Ophelia has resulted in severe destruction in Ireland, particularly the western seaboard as well as the flood plains of River Shannon. The latest hurricane is nonetheless one more wake-up call for urgent steps to control climate change and global warming: the biggest global crisis facing human beings. On the other hand, Ireland is facing several problems with regard to reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The structure of the Irish economy and the results of restricted private as well as public investment over the past few years has done little to offset the effects of climate change and global warming. The country will have to take concrete steps to reduce emissions, many of which will entails substantial costs but keeping in mind the growing vagaries of nature and extreme climate conditions, turning a blind eye to the crisis knocking on the door will not be a good idea.
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