India's Hottest Year on Record: A Glimpse into 2024

The year 2024 was the warmest in India since 1901, with temperatures significantly above the long-term averages. It surpassed previous records, including 2016, and marked global climate milestones. Experts highlighted the alarming frequency of dangerous heat days, indicating rising climatic challenges.

India experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures exceeding averages since 1901, according to the India Meteorological Department.

With an average land surface air temperature 0.65 degrees Celsius above the long-term average, 2024 surpassed 2016 as the warmest year.

Global bodies like Copernicus reported a milestone with temperatures reaching 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, warning of more extreme heat events worldwide.