The most severe consequences of changes in weather variables may not be felt until 2050 but significant adverse impacts are expected earlier from extreme weather events, such as more frequent and prolonged heat waves, droughts and floods.
Is féidir nach mbeidh na hiarmhairtí is tromchúisí d’athruithe in aimsir inathraitheach le mothú go dtí 2050 ach táthar ag súil le hiarmhairtí diúltacha suntasacha níos luaithe de bharr imeachtaí aimsire foircní, ar nós tonnta teasa, gorta agus tuilte atá níos coitianta agus níos faide.