The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report, revealing alarming data about Asia’s climate. The report highlights that Asia’s average temperature in 2024 was approximately 1.04°C higher than the average temperature recorded between 1991 and 2020. This rate of warming is nearly twice as fast as the global average.
The rapid temperature increase is causing widespread economic challenges across Asian countries. The warming impacts various sectors, leading to disruptions in:
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Infrastructure
Economies in Asia, which are heavily reliant on stable climate conditions, are facing hardships as extreme weather events and environmental changes become more frequent and intense.
Climate experts warn that if the current warming trend continues, Asia’s vulnerability to climate-related risks will escalate, threatening:
- Food security
- Water resources
- Increasing costs of disaster recovery
Policymakers across the region are urged to strengthen efforts toward:
- Climate adaptation
- Reducing emissions
- Promoting sustainable development
The WMO’s report serves as a crucial reminder to Asian nations about the urgent need for coordinated action against climate change to safeguard the future prosperity of the continent.
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