Scorching Records: The Hottest May in History and Its Impact on Our Planet, Breaking Records and Intensifying the Climate Crisis

• DOI: 10.21608/cat.2024.322961.1332
• Publication Date: 2024-12-26T12:38:07Z
• Authors: Abdelraouf A. Mou...; Roba Abdelhakim E...; Monier Abdelghnai; Samira Mansour

May 2024 has been recorded as the hottest in history, with global temperatures averaging 1.18 degrees Celsius above 20th-century norm, marking twelfth consecutive month of unprecedented heat. This review aims to present a comprehensive analysis data pertaining this record-breaking month. According National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), was warmest their 175-year record. Most world's land masses experienced above-average temperatures, notable exceptions eastern Antarctica, western Russia, southern South America, Greenland, North America. The persistence elevated highlights ongoing impacts climate change, necessitating urgent action mitigate its effects on ecosystems human health. In Africa, ever. exceptionally high ocean that began April 2023 persisted for record 14 months, concluding 2024. While sea surface were below average certain areas Southern Southeast Pacific, well Indian Ocean basins, most other regions particularly tropical Atlantic Ocean. Following Europe third May, America fifth place, eleventh, Asia ninth, Oceania sixth. latest bulletin from Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), temperature 1.52°C higher than pre-industrial 1850-1900. marked 1.63°C 0.75°C 1991–2020, solidifying period provides account observed 2024, examining extensive climate, ecosystems, economies. It also critical consequences rising outlines initiatives aimed at addressing crisis.