The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has announced that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year ever recorded, driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions and a strong El Niño event.
Global temperatures between January and September 2024 were 1.54°C above pre-industrial levels. South Africa is experiencing unusually high temperatures, with regions like the Northern Cape recording highs of 47.2°C in March. Gauteng also saw record heat in early November.
Experts warn that climate change is exacerbating droughts, particularly in Southern Africa. Professor Francois Engelbrecht pointed to the ongoingand food shortages, with the Kariba Dam’s water levels dropping to less than 5%, impacting millions in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Over 80% of maize crops have been lost in parts of Southern Africa, and around 50 million people are in need of food assistance.
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