2024 Was Warmest Since 1901; Jan 2025 to Be Relatively Warm
Financial Express Kolkata|January 02, 2025
THE YEAR 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degree Celsius above the long-period average, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Wednesday.
FE BUREAU

"The annual mean land surface air temperature across India in 2024 was 0.65 degree Celsius above the LPA (1991-2020 period). The year 2024 now ranks as the warmest year on record since 1901, surpassing 2016, which had recorded a mean land surface air temperature 0.54 degree Celsius above normal," Mohapatra said.

He also said the average minimum temperature was the highest on record during July-October, and the second highest for February.

Bu hikaye Financial Express Kolkata dergisinin January 02, 2025 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye Financial Express Kolkata dergisinin January 02, 2025 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

FINANCIAL EXPRESS KOLKATA DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
Financial Express Kolkata

Trump's $500-billion AI odyssey

● Stargate signals US intent to lead the global AI race

time-read
3 dak  |
January 23, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata

Rupee rises 23 paise to 86.33, bias negative

THE RUPEE APPRECIATED 23 paise to close at 86.33 against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by positive domestic equities and softening of the dollar index.

time-read
1 min  |
January 23, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata

Race for AI dominance

Stargate is part of US-China tech battle, but India should also look at foundational AI development

time-read
2 dak  |
January 23, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata

Court Acquits Khaleda Zia in 10-Year-Old Sabotage Case

A court in Bangladesh acquitted BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Wednesday in a sabotage case filed in the southeastern Cumilla district 10 years ago.

time-read
1 min  |
January 23, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata

IT Shares Drive Sensex, Nifty

● Sell-off in broader markets continues, mid- and small-cap indices plunge

time-read
2 dak  |
January 23, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata

Slow growth in foldable phones demand: Oppo

CHINESE SMARTPHONE MAKER Oppo said the company is not keen on launching foldable phones in India presently as the demand is yet to pick up for the product segment across the industry.

time-read
1 min  |
January 23, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata

India's 'year of reforms' in defence

A close engagement between the private industry and govt is critical to achieve a robust policy along with adequate budgetary allocations in 2025

time-read
3 dak  |
January 23, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata

Bad loans weigh on HDFC...

The private lender witnessed a marginal growth in loans as its gross advances rose 3% on the year to ₹25.43 lakh crore

time-read
1 min  |
January 23, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata

J&J Tops Q4 Profit Estimates on Cancer Drug Sales

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (J&J) notched higher-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on strong sales of its cancer medicines that helped offset the fade of an older blockbuster.

time-read
1 min  |
January 23, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata

Let there be truce: Realtors to Lodhas

PROMINENT REAL ESTATE developers and brand experts have called for an amicable resolution to the legal dispute between the Lodha brothers, Abhishek and Abhinandan, regarding the use of their family name in business.

time-read
2 dak  |
January 23, 2025