Get ready to swelter in temperatures crossing 50 degrees, are Super El Nino and climate change turning the Earth into a ball of fire?

The country is currently facing such severe heat, which has broken the records of the last several years. In many states including Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra, the temperature has reached 47 to 48 degrees Celsius. But the scary thing is not just that, is the weather temperature increasing every year? To know the answers to all these questions, Read Hindi has talked to Dr. GP Sharma, Director General of Sky Met.

It has become difficult to go out on the streets, markets are seen empty in the afternoon, laborers working in the fields are falling unconscious and the number of heat stroke patients in hospitals is increasing rapidly. The question that arises is why is the earth heating up so fast? Is this just normal heat or a warning of a bigger climate crisis to come?

Last 10 years became the hottest decade

According to Skymet Director General and meteorologist Dr. GP Sharma, the last 10 years have been counted among the hottest years in the world. He said that the year 2024 was considered to be the hottest year ever, but 2026 could prove to be even more dangerous. According to him, the temperature is continuously creating new records in many parts of North India. Cities like desert areas of Rajasthan, Banda of Uttar Pradesh, Khajuraho of Madhya Pradesh and Delhi are facing temperatures of 47-48 degrees. At many places the temperature is not falling below 33 to 35 degrees even at night, due to which people are not getting relief.

Sensors tell something, the situation on the ground is more scary than that.

Dr. Sharma told a very important thing. He said that the meteorological department’s sensors are not installed in the open sky under direct sunlight. These are kept in special sheds and enclosures so that the machines remain safe and the temperatures can be recorded as per the standards. But in real life, a person walking on the road, working in a field or stuck in traffic feels 4-5 degrees more heat than the recorded temperature. This is the reason that where the thermometer is showing 47 degrees, the human body is facing heat of more than 50 degrees. This is the reason why people are increasingly becoming victims of dehydration, dizziness, heat stroke and fatigue.

Why is the heat increasing so much?

According to meteorologists, the biggest reason behind this is climate change. The average temperature of the earth is continuously increasing. Glaciers are melting, oceans are warming and the entire weather system is becoming unbalanced. Along with this, the effect of “El Nino” is also being considered a big factor this time. El Nino is a condition when the temperature of the Pacific Ocean becomes warmer than normal. It affects the weather of the whole world. Experts say that this time a situation like ‘Super El Nino’ ​​may arise. If this happens then the heat may become more dangerous and the monsoon may also weaken.

Earth started heating even before Nautapa started

In Indian weather and astrology tradition, “Nautapa” is considered to be the hottest 9 days of the year. Usually it starts around 25th May. It is believed that the stronger the Nautapa is, the better the monsoon comes. But this time the situation is different. It seems as if Nautapa has started even before the scheduled date. In many cities, roads start burning just after 9 am and the situation becomes dire by afternoon. Weather experts say that the next 9 to 10 days may be more difficult. At present, there is no hope of any major relief for North India.

Will monsoon provide relief?

People troubled by the heat now have their eyes fixed on the monsoon. According to Dr. GP Sharma, monsoon may start advancing within the next week to 10 days. Its impact will be visible first in South India and North-Eastern states. However, he warned that even after the arrival of monsoon in North India, humidity and heat may persist for some time. The temperature will drop gradually, but the chances of getting immediate relief are less. If El Nino becomes more active then the monsoon may remain weaker than normal, which will have a direct impact on agriculture and water crisis.

Less snowfall in the mountains increased the danger

This winter there was less snowfall than normal in the Himalayan regions. Its effect is now visible. Glaciers are melting rapidly and unusual changes are being seen in the water level of many rivers. Experts say that if the situation continues like this, the water crisis may become more serious in the coming years. Changing weather in the mountains is being considered an alarm bell for the entire North India.

Banda becomes the new center of heat

This time Banda district of Uttar Pradesh has become one of the hottest areas of the country. Earlier this area was not in the news for such extreme heat, but this time a record temperature was recorded here. According to experts, this is an indication that now heat is no longer limited to desert areas only. Due to climate change, new areas are also becoming vulnerable to heatwaves.

Concrete forests are turning cities into ‘heat islands’

Experts believe that the changes being made by humans are also responsible for this destruction. Rapidly growing concrete forests, cutting trees, diminishing greenery and increasing vehicles are turning cities into ‘heat islands’. Concrete absorbs heat throughout the day and releases it at night. This is the reason why the temperature in big cities is not decreasing even at night. If trees continue to be cut and greenery decreases in the coming years, then this heat can take a more dangerous form.

The coming years may be even more frightening

According to meteorologists, this is not just a summer season, but a warning of the coming future. If serious steps are not taken on global warming and pollution, heatwaves may become common in the coming years. Experts are constantly warning that climate change is no longer a distant problem, but a crisis standing at our doorstep. And if the world does not take timely action, then this earth will become hotter, drier and more difficult for the coming generations.