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Acute climate risk refers to extreme weather events that happen suddenly and have immediate impacts, such as storms, wildfires, or flash floods
Example in context
A data centre in a coastal area experiences an extreme storm that causes power outages and infrastructure damage. This is an acute risk event that may be more frequent in future climate scenarios.
Why it matters
Acute risks are increasing in frequency and severity. They require contingency planning, insurance coverage, and scenario-based testing for high-value assets.
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