This year, already likely to become the hottest on record, also saw a series of extreme weather events droughts, tropical cyclones, and record-breaking heat-intensified by the climate crisis, leaving millions of people suffering and entire regions devastated.
"The finding is devastating but utterly unsurprising," said Friederike Otto, lead scientist at World Weather Attribution and climate expert at Imperial College. "Climate change played a significant role in most of the events we studied, making heat, droughts, and heavy rainfall more likely and intense, leading to widespread destruction."
2024's extreme temperatures saw devastating heat waves impact regions around the globe. Northern California and Death Valley were among the hardest-hit areas, while Mexico and Central America faced searing daytime temperatures.
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ROBE STEP BACK IN TIME
Robe's spectacular white sand beach is not its only drawcard... Local wineries and breweries, historic buildings, an arresting star-shaped lighthouse and a rich cultural and arts scene keep South Australian and interstate visitors returning year after year
In murky waters
In the wake of a tumultuous 2024 marked by political transitions, economic challenges, and conflicts across Asia and at the global level, India's aspirations of economic growth are overshadowed by inflation, unemployment, and strained regional relations
A Catastrophic Combo
Very soon the students would go from being research scholars to 'jihadis', 'violent communists' and 'anti-nationals'
Her voice in the republic
Achyut Chetan's Founding Mothers of the Indian Republic critically reclaims the overlooked contributions of women in framing India's Constitution, illuminating their intersectional struggles, dissent, and transformative feminist vision amidst patriarchal resistance
Reddy's maiden ton keeps India afloat
Nitish Reddy's unbeaten 105 took India to 358 for nine, still 116 runs short of Australia's first innings score of 474 as rain brought an early end to third day's play
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in 1st T20I
Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half-centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 Internationals.
DCs Told to Send Report on Crop Damage Due to Rain, Hailstorm: CM Saini
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said the Deputy Commissioners of all those districts where there is a possibility of damage to crops due to the recent rain and hailstorm have been instructed to send a report on this matter.
Stranded tourists find shelter in mosque amid heavy snowfall in Kashmir's Gund
A dozen tourists found themselves caught in snowfall while returning from Sonamarg
UP: Chandausi stepwell excavation uncovers stairs and pillars
The excavation of a stepwell in Chandausi's Laxmanganj area has entered its eighth day, revealing significant architectural features, including over 14 cemented stairs and intricately designed pillars.
Sarpanch's murder: Huge protest in Beed; even Mahayuti MLAs demand Dhananjay Munde's ouster
Thousands of people gathered in Maharashtra's Beed city on Saturday to protest against the brutal murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh as even MLAs from ruling parties demanded the sacking of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde.
