South Korea just had its hottest April since comprehensive records began in 1973! 🌡️🔥 The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) announced on Tuesday that the average national temperature reached a sizzling 14.9 degrees Celsius (58.8°F) in 2024, breaking the previous record of 14.7°C set in 1998.
This isn't your typical spring weather! The average nationwide temperatures in April soared more than 2.5 degrees higher than the standard 1991-2020 April average of 12.1°C. The average daily high hit a scorching 21.1°C, marking an increase of 2.5 degrees from previous averages.
On April 14, people in the greater Seoul region and parts of Gangwon province were feeling the heat as temperatures skyrocketed to nearly 30°C! 😲☀️
But it's not just South Korea that's heating up. Asia, as a whole, is warming faster than the global average, according to the UN's World Meteorological Organization.
Across South and Southeast Asia, folks have been sweltering through a heatwave that's shattered temperature records from Myanmar to the Philippines. The El Niño phenomenon is adding fuel to the fire, driving this year's exceptionally warm weather.
Climate change is more than just a buzzword; it's a reality we're all facing. 🌍💔 In February, the head of last year's COP28 climate talks emphasized the need for \"trillions\" of dollars to accelerate the green transition and combat global warming. There's growing pressure on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to reform their lending practices to align with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels.
It's clear that without serious action, political momentum could cool off faster than the planet is heating up. Let's hope that leaders worldwide step up to the challenge! ✊🌱
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
