Heat Wave Commodity Impact :2024 was the hottest year in 123 years. It was the hottest summer in the country since 1901. The temperature was 0.65 degrees Celsius above average. The longest heat wave ever experienced. The temperature crossed 45 degrees Celsius. The temperature has risen due to climate change.
IMD said that October-December was the hottest. October was the hottest month in 123 years. Compared to 1901-2020, the temperature increased by 0.65 degrees Celsius in 2024. The annual average temperature has increased compared to 2016.
IMD said for 2025
Now IMD has released estimates for 2025. IMD said that the temperature is expected to remain high in January. Higher temperatures are possible in most parts of the country. There will be less rainfall in North India in March. Rainfall is expected to be less than 86% of LPA.
Challenges for India
In such a situation, climate change is posing a big challenge for India. The number of floods, droughts and cyclones has increased. Serious impact on agriculture and common life is possible. The highest heat wave has been seen in 2024. The country has faced severe floods and drought.
The country now needs green steel
SAPC Chairman Pasha Patel It is said that the Earth had warmed 0.50 percent in 2000 years. Earth’s temperature has increased by 1.50% in the last 150 years. As the heat is increasing, people’s need for AC is increasing. Coal is being burnt in double the quantity. In 2024, the heat wave lasted for 41 days. Coal based thermal plants will have to be closed. 9 tonnes of carbon is released in making 1 tonne of steel. Thermal plant supplying 80% electricity in UK closed. NTPC plans to run Solapur’s thermal plant on biomass. Will hold a meeting in Solapur on 4th January.
Pasha Patel further said that the government’s plan to use 5% biomass in thermal plants should be implemented. Now instead of 5%, 25% biomass should be used. The country now needs green steel. Maharashtra government has planned to make Green Maharashtra. It has been decided to plant trees on 21 lakh hectares. They are also giving a grant of `7 lakh for planting bamboo in 1 lakh hectare.
The government has also made a bamboo industrial policy. There is a need to promote bamboo cultivation in the country. There is a need to reduce the use of plastic in the country. We will have to work on prevention of climate change, not talk. Glaciers are melting due to rising temperatures. IPCC’s suggestions will have to be worked upon.
Pasha Patel further said that Will use bamboo items instead of plastic. NTPC has a plan to run on thermal biomass. Maharashtra government is promoting bamboo. The World Bank has been asked to pay Rs 10,000 crore for the cost and processing of bamboo. Maharashtra government will definitely use 5% biomass in all thermal plants.
Skymet VP Mahesh Palawat It is said that the mercury is increasing every year. The temperature of the country has also increased due to El Nino. The temperature of the entire earth is increasing. Political will is needed to stop global warming. There is a need to promote green energy in the country. Due to heat, forest fires also occur. Glaciers are also melting rapidly. Thermal plants are being closed but the pace is slow.
He further said that the weather is changing very rapidly. The cold is decreasing and the heat is gradually increasing. There is a possibility of extreme heat in 2025 also. There is a need to promote planting of trees in the country. Even if it starts small, change will take 5-10 years. There was snowfall in January last year. The climate is changing. Sea level will rise. 2025 will also go like this.