According to a report by the UN’s World Meteorological Organization on weather, climate, and water resources, 2024 has officially shattered all previous records for being the hottest year, with a temperature increase of 1.5°C.
The Climate Action Monitor 2024 highlights that this year broke 15 global temperature records, impacting regions worldwide. South Africa experienced its driest February in a century, while the UK recorded its highest humidity levels in over 200 years.
Central Europe faced catastrophic flooding, surpassing 300 years of recorded damages, while Canada endured devastating wildfires. In China, July 2024 became the hottest month since 1961.
Climate change in 2024 severely affected human infrastructure, with extreme weather events exposing and exacerbating social and economic inequalities. The year’s climate disruptions not only devastated livelihoods but also posed challenges in fully assessing the long-term damage.
