The entire world is experiencing extreme weather conditions such as floods and heat waves. Parts of the world are drier than average, others extremely wet, and some face soaring temperatures. DIU, the data team of India Today, decodes the extremities and more in these hard-hitting graphics
The global temperature has broken all the records as Earth’s temperature was 1 degree higher than the average on July 6
This summer witnessed multiple heat domes forming over America, Europe, and Asia, which led to unusual heat waves in many regions
In June 2023, the North Atlantic recorded its warmest sea surface temperatures. The average temperature was 0.91°C above usual. This surpassed the previous warmest June in 2010 by about 0.5°C
Ocean temperatures have risen consistently for over three decades. Scientists predict a further increase in global sea surface temperatures over the next decade due to greenhouse gas (GHG) buildup in the atmosphere
DIU analysed the past 40 years' temperature data for four metro cities to trace unusual weather patterns in recent years
Between 1980-2010, Mumbai's average temperature rose by 1.5°C. In other words, while Delhi is getting colder, Mumbai is witnessing an unusual temperature rise
However, other metro cities like Chennai and Kolkata are experiencing an upward trend in temperature anomalies from a 30-year (1980-2010) climate mean
Chennai has turned drier over the years. Take a look at this chart on the city’s temperature and precipitation anomalies in June in the last forty years
The global temperatures will likely soar to record highs in the next five years. Take a look at the country-wise carbon footprints
As people consume more oil, gas and coal, it leads to an increase in the global temperature