1.5°C heatwave in May exceeds previous records in India, leading to deaths, infrastructure strain, and agricultural impact; research highlights need to reduce CO2 emissions.
A recent heatwave in May surpassed previous records in India by 1.5°C, according to an analysis by ClimaMeter, a research project funded by the European Union and the French National Centre for Scientific Research. The severe temperatures led to hundreds of deaths, strained infrastructure, and negatively impacted agriculture. The researchers emphasize the need to reduce CO2 emissions to avoid exceeding vital temperature thresholds in large areas of the subtropics.
June 07, 2024
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