You all know that the year 2024 has passed and the new year has started with cold. You are definitely going to remember your past year for many reasons. Add one more memory to all these memories. Let us tell you that 2024 has achieved a record in terms of heat. Let us tell you that 2024 has broken the record of the year 2016 and has made the record of being the hottest year since 1901. According to the India Meteorological Department, the year 2024 has now been declared the hottest year since the year 1901.

2024 broke the record of 2016

Let us tell you that in a virtual press briefing, IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mahapatra said that the annual mean land surface air temperature in 2024 was 0.65 degrees Celsius higher than the long-term average (1991-2020 period). This surpassed the previous record set in 2016, when the average temperature was 0.54 degrees Celsius higher than normal.

He further said, 'IMD data shows a broad trend of rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns in India. The year 2024 saw the longest period of hot winds and irregular rainfall.'

The need for climate action

At the press briefing, IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mahapatra also stressed the need for climate action. IMD emphasized the importance of taking immediate and coordinated action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Delhi weather

If we talk about the temperature of Delhi, there is no possibility of getting relief from cold in Delhi at the moment. The weather department has predicted partly cloudy weather in Delhi today. If the weather department is to be believed, there is a possibility of mist and fog in most areas of the capital Delhi on Wednesday. According to the weather department, the wind speed will increase in Delhi during the afternoon. The wind speed is likely to be 14-18 km per hour during this time. The wind speed is likely to decrease to 8 km per hour by evening. Today, the minimum temperature is likely to be 8 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is likely to be 17 degrees Celsius.