- The record warming of 2023-2024 has highlighted the severe effects of global warming, including heatwaves, cyclones, floods, and wildfires.
- The world may have crossed the 1.5°C warming threshold, but the duration and impact of this crossing are still uncertain.
- Despite improved meteorological forecasting, the intensity of warming surprised experts.
- Events like the 2023 monsoon and El Niño-La Niña cycles defied predictions, making climate forecasting increasingly complex.
- Volcanic eruptions (Hunga Tonga) and CO2 from wildfires may have contributed to the heightened warming.
- Reliable hyperlocal early warning systems are a crucial focus for future advancements.
- Climate projections rely on emission scenarios, population growth, and mitigation policies.
- Short-term projections are more reliable, while long-term predictions remain uncertain.
Dig Deeper: Read about the latest IPCC report for implications of temperature rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius.
