136 Years Highest Temperature, 56cm Snowfall in Four Days... Chaotic Conditions in US Midwest

Sudden Temperature Drop, Heavy Snowfall and Other Abnormal Weather Events
Global Marine Life Deaths and Damages Reported

Sudden heavy snowfall, changes in sea temperatures, and other abnormal climate phenomena are occurring around the world, causing damage to humans, animals, and plants alike.

On the 17th (local time), according to the U.S. National Weather Service, the temperature in Chicago dropped to -1.7℃.

This came just four days after the temperature rose to 28.5℃ on the 13th, marking the "highest temperature in 136 years" for that date.

At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, more than 0.5cm of snow accumulated, and in Northfield, Wisconsin, about 450km north of Chicago, a heavy snowfall of up to 56cm was recorded.

Magnolia in Chicago Covered with Snow
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Throughout last week, mild weather in the 20℃ range allowed spring flowers to bloom brightly, but they were hit by a hard frost.

This abnormal climate phenomenon is not limited to Chicago alone.

Last winter, unusual heavy snowfall occurred in California due to abnormal weather.

Local media such as CNN reported on the 16th that snow accumulated during winter has recently begun to melt significantly, causing flooding damage.

According to the broadcast, farmland around Tulare Lake in California's Central Valley has been submerged, among other damages.

Fish die-off in the Oder River, Poland
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The ongoing occurrence of abnormal climate is also affecting ecosystems.

The U.S. media outlet 'The Washington Post' reported that marine life has been washed ashore and died along beaches worldwide over the past year.

According to the outlet, this is likely related to phenomena such as rising sea temperatures caused by climate change.

Similar mass fish deaths have also occurred in Australia and Poland.

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