UN media tent to close due to weather alert in New York
A severe weather alert in New York has led to the closing down of the media tent at the UN General Assembly . The National Weather Service issued a storm warning on Friday evening, with strong winds expected. The media centre for journalists reporting on the General Assembly as well as the entrance on 47th St closed at 4pm and will be closed on Saturday as well, a media liaison said. The media…
A severe weather alert in New York has forced the closure of the UN General Assembly media tent. The National Weather Service issued a storm warning on Friday, predicting strong winds. The media center for journalists and the entrance on 47th Street shut at 4 pm and will remain closed on Saturday. All equipment and outdoor canopies must be removed promptly.
Speeches at the General Assembly will proceed as planned, bringing world leaders from approximately 200 countries to New York. This year's General Assembly falls at the start of hurricane season on the US East Coast, a period when storms frequently disrupt travel, leading to flight delays at regional airports. The UN has repeatedly warned of severe weather and natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
The NOAA's Climate Prediction Centre reported in June that there is a more than 90% likelihood of a very strong El Nino, which could significantly influence weather patterns in the Northern Hemisphere during autumn and winter.
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