TEMPERATURE RECORDS
June warmest on record; every month since July 2023 breached 1.5°C threshold
At the 2015 UN climate talks in Paris, world leaders committed to limiting the global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial period to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. However, a permanent breach of the 1.5-degree Celsius limit specified in the Paris Agreement refers to long-term warming over a 20 or 30-year period.
Persistent heat wave in the US expected to shatter new records as it bakes West and swelters in East
A prolonged heat wave is currently affecting the U.S., setting new records across the nation. Dangerous temperatures soaring into the 100s are expected in the West, while the East will remain hot and humid throughout the week, according to forecasters on Sunday. An excessive heat warning, the highest alert from the National Weather Service, is in place for approximately 36 million people, or about 10% of the U.S. population.
Delhi records year's lowest AQI
The Air Quality Index in Delhi dropped to 56, the lowest of the year, staying in the 'satisfactory' category for the first week of July. Weather forecast includes more rain and thunderstorms until July 13.
Delhi records highest minimum temperature in 60 years
Delhi on Wednesday experienced its highest minimum temperature in 60 years at 35.2 degrees Celsius, just 0.3 degrees lower than the 1964 record of 35.5 degrees Celsius. Despite forecasts of scattered rains, the city faced heatwave conditions for the 11th consecutive day, with Safdarjung recording a maximum temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius. The temperature felt like 51 degrees Celsius.
Is climate change leading to frequent and high intensity heat waves in North America?
A study by a group of scientists have found that climate change caused by anthropogenic factors has caused an increase in the number of high intensity heat waves in North America. This serves as an early warning for all the stakeholders to tackle the issue of increased emissions.
Delhi records warmest night in 12 years
Delhi experienced the warmest night in 12 years on Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling at 35.2 degrees Celsius, over eight notches above the season's normal, the weather office said. The previous warmest night recorded in the city was in June, 2012 when the minimum temperature settled at 34 degrees Celsius.
Third Worldisation of the first world
Twenty-four people collapsed, and six were hospitalized from excessive heat at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas, where temperatures hit 40°C. A similar incident occurred days earlier in Phoenix. These events, reminiscent of India's election campaign grounds, highlight the 'Third Worldisation' of climate in the First World. Despite the heatwave in the US, Trump promoted more oil and gas extraction. European voters also prioritized economic concerns over environmental issues, even as heat and extreme weather increasingly affect traditionally temperate climates. Transnational efforts are essential to address these growing climate challenges.
India's heatwave longest ever, worse to come
India is experiencing its longest heatwave, with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius since mid-May. The head of India's Meteorological Department warned that heatwaves would become more frequent and intense if preventive measures are not taken. The country, a major greenhouse gas emitter, aims for net zero emissions by 2070, but for now relies heavily on coal. Climate change is causing longer, more intense heatwaves, with Delhi recently matching its record high temperature.
Voters stood in hottest May in 36 years to elect their MPs to Lok Sabha
Indians faced extreme heat during the biggest electoral exercise in May, with temperatures reaching record highs. Voter turnout was affected by the hot weather, as reported by ToI using data from the India Meteorological Department.
May heat wave in India 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than warmest heat wave
The analysts at ClimaMeter said the intense and prolonged heat wave India endured in May was a result of the naturally occurring El Nino phenomenon -- unusual warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean -- and the rapidly increasing concentration of greenhouse gases -- primarily carbon dioxide and methane -- in the atmosphere.
Records tumble across Southwest US as temperatures soar well into triple digits
Record-breaking heat wave sweeps U.S. Southwest, causing hospitalizations and surpassing previous temperature records. Early summer arrival triggers excessive heat alerts in multiple states, with high temperatures persisting despite mild cooling forecasts.
El Nino ending; at least 60% chance of La Nina developing during July-Sept: WMO
The El-Nino event, causing record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather worldwide, is expected to transition to La-Nina conditions this year, per the World Meteorological Organization. The warmest April on record marked the 11th consecutive month of high temperatures globally. La-Nina may bring relief with increased rainfall during the monsoon season in India.
What looming La Nina means for global temperatures
El Nino, the natural weather phenomenon that contributed to 2023 being the hottest year on record, has recently subsided, paving the way for its opposing, cooling La Nina phase to begin. - La Nina - La Nina sees the eastern Pacific Ocean cool for a period of about one to three years, generating the opposite effects to El Nino on global weather.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi seeks water from UP & Haryana as capital reels from record high temperatures
Delhi Minister Atishi has appealed to Uttar Pradesh and Haryana officials for additional water supply for a month as the national capital faces a severe water crisis and a 50 degrees Celsius heatwave until the monsoon arrives. Additionally, the Supreme Court will hear Delhi's plea requesting Haryana to release surplus water from Himachal Pradesh to mitigate the crisis.
Sweltering heat, flash floods, 'disappearing' spring season - India's weather story so far in 2024
Extreme weather events in the first five months of 2024 in north India have caused deaths, floods, and landslides in the northeast, with a spring season that may soon disappear from the calendar.
Indian heatwave highlights temperature 'record' checking challenge
The swift announcement that a potentially record-breaking temperature measured this week in India could have been due to a sensor error highlights the challenges in certifying extreme heat. It found an improvised radiation shield led to a demonstrable thermal bias error for the permafrost monitor's air temperature sensor, making its reading ineligible as a record. apo/rjm/nl/db
Delhi sees first heat-related death this year
Delhi reported its first heat-related death this year as temperatures soared to unprecedented levels, with a record high of 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22°F) in Mungeshpur. Other parts of the city recorded temperatures between 45.2 C and 49.1 C. A 40-year-old laborer died of heatstroke on Wednesday, marking the first fatality due to the extreme heat.
IMD calls Delhi's 52.9°C temperature anomaly as 'sensor error', relief expected from heatwave in coming days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified the record-breaking 52.9°C temperature in Delhi's Mungeshpur as a sensor error or local anomaly. IMD predicts relief from the heatwave in the next 2-3 days due to rain and cooler winds. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju flagged the 52.3°C report as unlikely, awaiting official confirmation. Light showers in Delhi-NCR provided temporary relief, with temperatures expected to gradually decrease in Northwest and Central India.
India sweats as highest temperature recorded in Delhi's Mugeshpur: Here are today's top 10 hottest places
Delhi's Mungeshpur recently recorded a historic high temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius, the highest ever in India, surpassing the previous record set in 2002. This extreme heatwave has affected several parts of the country, with places like Phalodi in Rajasthan, Sirsa in Haryana, and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh experiencing intense heat as well. The high temperatures have led to increased power demand in Delhi, with residents seeking relief through air conditioning. Despite recent rainfall in some areas providing temporary relief, the situation highlights the need for preparedness for extreme weather events.
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