New Delhi, May 14 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on May 8, 2025, that it will cease tracking the financial impact of weather events linked to climate change, including floods, wildfires, heat waves and hurricanes.

This decision is part of broader changes within the agency, which has been subjected to shifting priorities and staff reductions under the Donald Trump Administration - limiting the government's response to climate-related issues.

NOAA, which operates under the US Department of Commerce, has been instrumental in weather forecasting, issuing severe storm warnings, and monitoring climate trends. For decades, it has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructiv...