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According to a report by the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on climate, weather, and water resources, 2024 has shattered all records to become the hottest year ever recorded. This year, global temperatures rose by 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The Climate Action Monitor 2024 report reveals that 2024 set 15 new temperature records worldwide, with significant impacts across the globe. February in South Africa was declared the driest month of the century.
In the UK, humidity levels broke records not seen in the past two centuries. Central Europe suffered devastating flooding, surpassing the damages caused by floods over the past 300 years.
Canada witnessed catastrophic wildfires in 2024, while China experienced the hottest July since 1961.
Climate change has severely impacted human infrastructure in 2024, with alarming consequences for communities and ecosystems worldwide.
