India experienced a severe heatwave in May 2024, during which maximum and minimum temperatures broke records. In many areas, the temperature remained constantly above 50 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Delhi reached 52 degrees Celsius, which is a new record. This extreme heat has greatly affected people’s lives and the situation has worsened in many places.
In May 2024, India experienced extreme heat, due to which all old records were broken. This heatwave was about 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than before. This information was obtained from a recent study conducted by scientists from an organization called ClimaMeter.
cause of heat
Scientists say the main reason for this heat is “El Niño” and the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. “El Nino” is a condition in which the waters of the Pacific Ocean become unusually warm. Along with this, the increasing amount of gases like carbon dioxide and methane has further increased the temperature.
What does the research say?
Scientists have observed that between 2001 and 2023, heat episodes have changed significantly compared to before. He compared it to the heat from 1979 to 2001. They found that heat waves have now become more intense and longer. The temperature is rising faster and the number of hot days has also increased. Global warming and climate change are the main causes. Due to this change, people are facing more heat, which has a negative impact on life and health. It is very important to pay attention to this.
Why does this happen
David Faranda of the French National Center for Scientific Research said: “According to ClimaMeter, heat waves in India are now getting much hotter. The main reason is that we burn too many fossil fuels, like coal and oil. “
Area of concern
- May 2024 was the hottest May on record.
- Over the past 12 months, from June 2023 to May 2024, every month has broken its old records.
- Due to the heat of April and May, participation in the general elections held from April 19 to June 1 was low.
- According to the Central Water Commission, water storage in India’s 150 major reservoirs is only 22%, leading to water shortage and impacting hydropower generation in many states.
- The scorching heat has pushed India’s electricity demand to a record high of 246 GW.
- From March to May, India recorded nearly 25,000 cases of heatstroke and 56 deaths.
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