As India welcomes onset of the pre-summer season, the mercury levels across the country have begun to soar, signalling a warmer-than-usual

The world has witnessed a historic milestone in global warming, as the average surface temperature reached 2°C above preindustrial levels for the first time on record, according to data from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).

In a recent study, researchers have found alarming shifts in the balance between day and night temperatures due to climate change. While it's common knowledge that days are warmer and nights cooler, this equilibrium crucial for life is being disrupted.

In 2023, the world saw record temperatures that affected water supplies and caused water-related problems. Heatwaves led to worsening and new droughts in South America and Canada.