Extreme weather events represent some of the most visible and damaging consequences of climate variability and climate change. They are characterized by their intensity, rarity, and potential to disrupt human society, natural ecosystems, and economic systems. Unlike normal fluctuations in weather, extreme events cross thresholds that make them particularly hazardous. They can take various forms such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, hurricanes, cyclones, tornadoes, blizzards, and wildfires, each with distinct characteristics and underlying causes. These events often result from a combination of natural variability and anthropogenic influences on the climate system, and understanding their characteristics is essential for building resilience and adaptation strategies. Heatwaves are prolonged periods of excessively high temperatures, often accompanied by high humidity, that last for days or weeks. They are usually caused by persistent high-pressure systems that trap warm air over a region, preventing convection and leading to clear skies and intense solar radiation. Heatwaves are particularly dangerous in urban areas due to the urban heat island effect, where concrete and asphalt surfaces absorb and retain heat, intensifying the temperature. Their characteristics include not only elevated daytime temperatures but also warmer nighttime temperatures, which prevent relief for human health. Heatwaves contribute to increased mortality rates, heat strokes, dehydration, and exacerbate chronic health conditions. Ecologically, they can stress crops, reduce yields, damage livestock, and increase energy demands due to cooling needs. Recent trends show that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer in duration, and more intense as global warming progresses. Droughts are extended periods of below-average precipitation that result in water shortages across regions. They can last months or even years, and their impacts extend far beyond immediate weather conditions. Droughts are characterized by four main types: meteorological