November 2024 – Record Warmth in India
November 2024 recorded India’s second warmest November in 123 years, with an average maximum temperature of 29.37ºC, exceeding the norm by 0.62ºC. The absence of western disturbances caused reduced rainfall (55% below average), impacting Rabi crops like wheat and mustard. Global warming trends were also evident, with the Antarctic and Arctic experiencing sea ice reductions. This event highlights the urgency of climate action to safeguard agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Western disturbances, crucial for winter precipitation, must be monitored for better climate resilience.
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