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Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
India's annual mean temperature rise up from 25.05°C in 2001 to 25.74°C in 2024, Electricity generation from renewable sources increased more than three times in 10 years
NEW DELHI: Showing a warming trend in sync with the overall global temperature rise, India's annual mean temperature increased from 25.05°C in 2001 to 25.74°C in 2024, as per a compilation of updated environmental data released by the govt on World Environment Day Thursday. The year 2024 was the hottest in India since nationwide records began in 1901. Even globally, 2024 was the warmest year in the 175 year observational record. The compilation — EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics — showed that the annual minimum (night) and maximum (day) temperature rose from 19.32°C to 20.24°C and from 30.78°C to 31.25°C, respectively, during 2021-24. It also showed that electricity generation from renewable energy sources in the country has increased more than three times in the past 10 years — from 65,520 gigawatt-hour (GWh) to 2,25,835 GWh during 2013-14 to 2023-24 — whereas thermal power generation has increased from 7,92,053 GWh to 13,26,549 GWh during the period. The data in the publication, released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation, is compiled based on figures from central ministries and departments. It showed that globally, there are 2,47,605 marine faunal species, which include 20,613 from India. The country has 9,436 freshwater species, 5,023 species in its mangrove system, 3,383 species in estuarine ecosystem, and 22,404 species in its soil ecosystem. As far as the total count of faunal species is concerned, the world has 16,73,627 species of which 1,04,561 are found in India, underscoring the country's significant contribution to global faunal diversity across different habitats. Referring to inland fish, the publication shows that its production has increased from 61 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 139 lakh tonnes in 2023–24. With a slower growth, marine production, on the other hand, has increased from 34 lakh tonnes to nearly 45 lakh tonnes during the same period. The monthly rainfall data from 2001 to 2024 reveals seasonal variability, with the majority of rainfall occurring between June to September. The monthly fluctuations may suggest shifting rainfall patterns within the monsoon season such as late onsets or prolonged rainfall into October, which may hint at evolving climatic conditions. According to the compilation, the Environment Sustainability Sector shows the highest expenditure share with Rs 2433 crore in 2021-22 among the three sectors (Agro-Forestry, Conservation of Natural Resources, and Environment Sustainability).The Conservation of Natural Resource Sector shows an upward trend whereas the Agro-Forestry Sector exhibits the lowest expenditure.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Lives lost to natural disasters rise 18% to 3,080 in 2024-25
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: The number of human lives lost due to extreme natural events rose to an 11-year high of 3,080 in 2024-25, according to the latest data released by the government on Thursday. In comparison, 2,616 deaths were recorded in 2023-24. The highest number of fatalities in the past two decades occurred in 2013-14 at 5, the states/UTs, Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest number of disaster-related deaths at 452 in 2024-25, followed by Kerala (387), Madhya Pradesh (373), Gujarat (230) and Maharashtra (206).Such events also led to widespread damage to homes, with 360,000 households affected in 2024-25 compared to 140,000 in 2023-24. Assam was the worst hit state, with 160,000 households damaged, according to EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI).The report was launched on the occasion of World Environment Day by chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, Niti Aayog vice chairperson Suman Bery and MoSPI secretary Saurabh showed that agricultural losses also increased as the cropped area impacted rose to 1.424 million hectares from 1.339 million hectares in the same the number of cattle deaths due to natural calamities declined to 61,960 in 2024-25 from a five-year high of 119,683 in government incurred an expense of ₹4,969 crore in 2022-23 on environmental protection, an increase of 10.9% from ₹4,479 crore in the year government spending on environmental protection increased, corporate expenditure declined. Corporate spending on environmental protection under corporate social responsibility (CSR) declined by 5% to ₹2,605.6 crore in 2022-23 from an eight-year high of ₹2,741.3 crore in 2021-22. This expenditure covered three sectors: agro forestry, conservation of natural resources and environmental sustainability.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
Annual mean temperature rises 0.7°C in 23 years, says MoSPI report
The annual mean temperature in India rose by 0.7°C to 25.74°C between 2001 and 2024, marking a 24-year high, according to the annual environment report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). A 0.5–1°C increase can lead to noticeable changes in various aspects of climate and ecosystems, such as altering the probability of extreme precipitation, deadly heatwaves, water stress, and impacting biodiversity. The effects of rising temperatures were reflected in a sharp increase in heatwave events. India recorded 200 heatwave days in 2024, up significantly from 111 days in 2023. This is the highest number of heatwave days since 2010, when 278 such days were reported. Regarding rainfall, the report EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics revealed that it increased to 1,206 mm in 2024 from 1,078 mm in 2001, reflecting seasonal variability due to changing climatic conditions. The highest monthly rainfall in 2024 was 304 mm in July. From 2001 to 2024, most rainfall occurred between June and September, suggesting potential shifts in rainfall patterns, including late onsets or extended rainfall into October. In 2024, the highest monthly rainfall recorded was 304.6 mm. 'Despite these fluctuations, there is no clear long-term trend in total annual rainfall. The data for 2024 aligns with typical monsoon rainfall patterns,' MoSPI said in its report, which is the eighth edition and follows the United Nations Framework for the Development of Environment Statistics (FDES), 2013, offering a comprehensive collection of data on diverse environmental topics and indicators. Although coldwave days also increased—from 33 in 2023 to 40 in 2024—they remained below the long-term average of 70 days. Not only heatwaves, coldwaves, and extreme rainfall but also other natural calamities like cyclones and floods are on the rise, claiming 8,060 lives in 2022, including 2,887 deaths due to lightning. According to provisional data, 3,080 people lost their lives in FY25 compared to 2,616 the previous year. Heat stroke was also a significant cause of mortality, particularly in 2017 and 2022. While total deaths fluctuated each year, lightning and heat stroke were persistent major contributors. Other causes such as floods, cyclones, tornadoes, tsunamis, and others also contributed to the total deaths. Cattle losses reached 61,960 in FY25 compared to 21,269 in FY02, while 364,124 houses were damaged, up from 346,878 during the same period. This has an economic impact as well. Government expenditure due to natural calamities rose to Rs 33,324 crore in FY23 from Rs 10,980 crore in FY13. The government spent Rs 4,969 crore on environmental protection in FY23, up from Rs 1,676 crore in FY12. Corporate spending on environmental protection initiatives was Rs 28,320 crore between FY15 and FY23.
