Kolkata mean temperature rose 2.6°C in 68 yrs, highest for a megacity
Saturday, 23 September 2023
Kolkata has experienced the highest increase in annual mean temperature among megacities between 1950 and 2018, according to a recent IPCC report. The city is also predicted to see a rise of 4.5°C by the end of the century. Urbanization has contributed significantly to the temperature rise, with over 80% of the warming being generated within the city itself. The city has already experienced extreme heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 50°C this June. The report also predicts an increase in short-duration extreme rainfall events, which could lead to more waterlogging and flooding incidents. Urgent climate action is needed to mitigate these impacts.
Kolkata has experienced the highest increase in annual mean temperature among megacities between 1950 and 2018, according to a recent IPCC report. The city is also predicted to see a rise of 4.5°C by the end of the century. Urbanization has contributed significantly to the temperature rise, with over 80% of the warming being generated within the city itself. The city has already experienced extreme heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 50°C this June. The report also predicts an increase in short-duration extreme rainfall events, which could lead to more waterlogging and flooding incidents. Urgent climate action is needed to mitigate these impacts.
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