2024 Records Unprecedented Climate Disasters and Rising Global Temperatures

Extreme weather events, from deadly heatwaves to devastating floods, highlight the escalating impacts of climate change worldwide.

2024 is on track to surpass 2023 as the hottest year on record, driven by ongoing global warming and extreme weather patterns.
Severe flooding displaced communities in countries like Kenya, Brazil, and Uruguay, while rising sea levels forced relocations in Panama and the U.S.
Deadly heatwaves claimed lives across regions such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Mexico, with over 1,300 deaths reported during the Hajj pilgrimage alone.
Agricultural communities worldwide faced challenges, including saltwater intrusion in Vietnam, droughts in South America, and rising costs in Europe, though some adopted resilient natural farming techniques.
Wildfires in California burned over 1 million acres, while droughts and water scarcity affected billions globally, exacerbating inequalities in access to safe drinking water.