The year 2024 is set to be the hottest on record, with global average temperatures already surpassing previous highs. This milestone signals the urgency of climate action as we approach the critical 1.5C warming threshold. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) confirms that 2024 will be the first year to exceed the 1.5C warming limit above pre-industrial levels, highlighting the pressing need for immediate action to address climate change.
October 2024 in Delhi was the warmest on record since 1951, with both maximum and minimum temperatures exceeding historical averages, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This unprecedented heatwave has raised concerns about climate change and its impact on the capital city.
A relentless heat wave has gripped Southern California, shattering daily temperature records in multiple locations and prompting an extended excessive heat warning. Temperatures are soaring well above 100 degrees, with some areas experiencing triple-digit heat. The heat wave is expected to continue into next week.
Australia experienced its hottest August on record, with temperatures exceeding the long-term average by more than 3 degrees Celsius. This record-breaking heatwave, attributed to climate change, follows a winter that was also the second-warmest on record. The intense heat underscores the growing impact of climate change on Australia’s weather patterns and highlights the urgency for action to address the issue.
A weather station in southern Iran has reported an unprecedented heat index of 82.2°C (180°F), potentially the highest ever recorded on Earth. While the reading is under investigation, the event highlights the extreme heatwave gripping the Middle East and underscores the growing threat of climate change.
Global temperatures have broken records for two consecutive days in July, reaching 17.16°C, driven by the recent El Niño phase and unusually high temperatures in Antarctica. While parts of Europe experienced cooler weather, this record-breaking heat emphasizes the urgent need to address climate change and prevent further temperature increases.
A relentless heat wave is sweeping across the central and eastern US, breaking decades-old temperature records and prompting officials to issue warnings of a potentially deadly event. Millions are sweltering under extreme heat advisories, with temperatures reaching dangerous levels in cities like New York, Chicago, and Detroit. The heat is also exacerbating wildfires in the west, forcing evacuations in California and New Mexico.
