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On May 23, 2023, in New Delhi, India, pedestrians used headscarves to shield themselves from the sun.

The preliminary investigation report also mentioned that the highest temperature previously recorded in the capital, New Delhi, was 48.4 degrees Celsius, which occurred on May 26, 1998.

At two other temperature monitoring stations in the Delhi region, temperatures of 49 degrees Celsius and 49.1 degrees Celsius were recorded on May 29. The Indian Meteorological Department said they have checked these two monitoring stations and found no sensor malfunctions.

 Extreme High Temperatures

According to The Hindu on June 2, climate change is shortening India's spring, with summer arriving soon after winter. In northern India, temperatures in more and more areas could exceed 40 degrees Celsius by the end of March. Professor Raghu Murtugudde of the Indian Institute of Technology believes this is the result of several factors combined: climate change, the El Niño phenomenon, and the release of water vapor from the underwater volcanic eruption at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai Island in January 2022. Water vapor enhances the greenhouse effect and exacerbates temperature rises.

Associate Professor Liz Hanna of the Australian National University said in an article on June 3 that India's heatwaves have reached the limit of human endurance. Hanna said that extreme high temperatures cause various harms to the human body, and prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to organ failure and death.

India is usually hot from April to June, and the monsoon rains arriving in July have a "cooling" effect. According to the Associated Press, the weather in India from April to June has become increasingly hot over the past decade.

Working Together to Create a Better Earth

In recent years, the frequency and irregularity of natural disasters have had a significant impact on human life. Extreme weather events such as high temperatures, floods, and droughts not only destroy the ecological environment but also threaten human survival and health. We must work together to create a better Earth so that our future generations can also enjoy a good living environment.

The Impact of High Temperatures on Life

For example, the recent continuous high temperatures in India have made many people live in extreme heat. These high temperatures not only cause great discomfort but also pose serious health threats, especially to the elderly and children. We can imagine the impact such high temperatures would have on our lives if they occurred in our own countries and cities.

The Importance of Creating a Good Climate

Through such reports, we must realize how important a healthy climate and a good environment are to our lives. We need to take action to protect the Earth, mitigate climate change, and prevent extreme weather events. Everyone can contribute to creating a better Earth by reducing carbon emissions, planting trees, and conserving energy.