January 2024 has become the hottest January on record globally, the World Meteorological Organization said in a recent statement. This data is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from meteorological stations around the world. The results show that the average temperature in January 2024 is 070 degrees Celsius. Notably, this is already the eighth consecutive month of record for the highest temperature for the same period.
In addition to land temperatures, sea surface temperatures have also continued to climb to record highs. This phenomenon has pushed global temperatures into uncharted territory, leaving climate scientists and experts worried about future climate change.
The Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, Taras, said in an interview that this continued rise in temperatures will have a profound impact on the quality of human life. First of all, in terms of health, hot weather may lead to an increase in the incidence of heatstroke, heat stroke and other diseases, posing a threat to human health. Secondly, in terms of food safety, persistent high temperatures may affect the growth of crops, leading to a decline in food production, which in turn affects global food**. In addition, in terms of water management, hot weather may accelerate the evaporation of water resources, leading to water scarcity and further exacerbating the global water crisis. Finally, on the environmental front, high temperatures could accelerate the melting of glaciers, leading to rising sea levels and posing a threat to coastal cities.
Taras stressed that in the face of this unprecedented climate challenge, countries around the world need to be prepared and take effective response measures to reduce the impact of climate change on human life. This includes strengthening climate research, improving the accuracy of climate change, developing effective climate change response strategies, and strengthening international cooperation to jointly address the challenges posed by climate change.