Extreme weather events News
2024 is officially on track to be the hottest year in history
Global temperatures from January to November have already risen 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
Heatwaves in places like Mexico, Mali, and Saudi Arabia caused thousands of deaths
The risk of diseases is very high in the changing season
The IMD has issued a statement on the 'Climate of India during 2021'.
It said that the country saw 1,750 deaths due to extreme weather events last year.
Maharashtra was the worst-affected state with 350 fatalities, followed by Odisha, Madhya Pradesh.
These extreme weather events carry substantial economic costs, scientists pointed out.
India has made it clear to the West that it will be firm in its negotiations on climate change but will not be cowed down by aggressive postures taken by anyone, including the United States.
Weather-related disasters have grown more frequent over the last 20 years, claiming more than 600,000 lives, the UN said today, issuing a further call for nations to strike a landmark deal on climate change.
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