A new study recently published in The Lancet, one of the most prestigious journals in the world, has revealed a striking relationship between certain factors in our lives. According to research by scientists at the University of Cambridge Violence against women may increase further due to the effects of climate change.

In the new study, which examined the results of a total of 41 different studies, experts focused on women after storms, floods, droughts, heat waves and wildfires. increase in sexual, emotional and physical violence Has detected. Experts said that in the past two decades, the number of floods has more than doubled and the number of storms has increased by almost 50%, expressing fears that the situation will worsen.

So how come bad weather conditions increase violence against women?

Kim van Daalen of Cambridge University shared in his statement that extreme weather conditions does not directly increase gender-based violenceRather, he shared that it influences the environmental conditions that lead to violence. These conditions include factors such as economic shocks and social instability.

The suggestion of experts to avoid this situation is immediate measures against women is formed. Experts said solutions such as toilets, bathing areas and shelters that are only for women, girls and minorities should be used. In addition, it was argued that it would be useful to provide emergency response teams specially trained in the prevention of gender-based violence.