India Faces Early Intense Heat Amid Global Warming Surpassing 1.5°C Threshold

India is experiencing unusually early and intense heat in 2024, with February temperatures notably above average and summer arriving sooner than usual. This aligns with global trends as 2024 marked the hottest year on record, surpassing the 1.5°C warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement. Experts warn that continued warming could lead to severe impacts in India, including increased heat-related deaths, extreme weather events, and disruptions to agriculture such as coffee production. The situation underscores growing climate risks facing the country.