Hurricanes, floods, droughts and forest fires are becoming more dangerous around the world under the influence of global warming, scientists say. The year 2023 in particular brought a series of disasters, including heat waves, cyclones, floods, droughts and forest fires. These disasters are now routinely linked to climate change. Scientists say that heat waves are among the extreme weather events most commonly associated with climate change. Rising temperatures, dry air and wind are fueling forest fires. It has been scientifically proven to exacerbate wildfires, especially in the western US and other regions. Tropical cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons are also becoming more intense due to global warming. Warmer ocean waters and increased humidity give these storms extra power. The year 2023 was brimming with breakthrough ocean temperatures and brought a storm season that embraced nature. August this year saw the rapid strengthening of Hurricane Hilary as it approached the California coast. It took just 24 hours to grow from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane. The warming climate has allowed storms to intensify with incredible speed. This acceleration has meant that a storm's winds have increased by up to 35 km per day, a trend that is increasing by the day.The rising temperature in the ocean has helped to alter larger weather patterns that have locked in high pressure systems around the world, leading to extreme heatwaves across North America, Africa, Europe and Asia.