The summer of 2024 saw the highest number of heatwave days in 14 years, with February marking the hottest February since 1901.

By 2030, India could lose 5.8% of its working hours annually due to heat stress, severely affecting laborers and farmers.

Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to heat due to the 'urban heat island' effect, where concrete structures exacerbate temperature increases.

Climate change is altering weather patterns, facilitating the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria due to favorable conditions for mosquito breeding.

Urgent collective action is needed to combat rising temperatures, including transitioning to renewable energy, promoting afforestation, and enforcing international climate agreements.

Global temperature rise is a critical crisis impacting health, food security, and life, primarily driven by industrialization and greenhouse gas emissions.

In India, 9,575 Himalayan glaciers are melting at varying rates, leading to significant ice loss over recent decades.

The increase in natural disasters is displacing millions, creating a crisis of 'climate refugees' who face significant economic and social challenges.

Biodiversity loss is severe, with many species losing habitats and facing extinction, disrupting ecological balance and food chains.

Food security is jeopardized as rising temperatures reduce crop yields, particularly affecting staple crops like wheat and rice due to heat and irregular rainfall.

Rising temperatures worsen air pollution, contributing to respiratory disorders and lung diseases, especially in urban areas with high emissions.

The effects of rising temperatures present a social, economic, and moral challenge that necessitates immediate action to ensure a livable planet for future generations.