Record-breaking temperatures have hit South and Southeast Asia, with more than 100 temperature records falling in Vietnam in April. The heatwave has led to heat-related deaths in Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Thailand. The region is experiencing searing heatwaves, with some areas reaching 48C. The North Atlantic has also seen the 14th consecutive month of record warm ocean temperatures. Europe recorded its warmest April on record, and globally, April 2024 was the warmest on record, with 21% of the globe experiencing the warmest April since 1940. However, the Arctic Basin had its coolest April over water since 2001, providing a brief respite from the warming trend.
There is a tremendous amount of excess heat locked up in the tropical oceans right now, with a vast majority of the equator experiencing it's hottest April on record. Areas like N. Europe, Australia, SW Asia, and the southwest U.S. should enjoy our break while it lasts. https://t.co/OMMwkeWyLk
Now that April data are in, let's check in and see what the 75-year trend in April temperatures looks like. Seems bad. https://t.co/jGWFan3vxJ
While the global temperature in April 2024 shattered the record, the Arctic Basin (over water) saw its coolest April since 2001. Historically, this April would be extremely warm for the Arctic, but for recent years, it was a brief respite. https://t.co/VZX9COuOUF
Warmest April on record – but a possible return to predictability? https://t.co/w5OcpOy5Ri
BuT El NiNo. Yes, El Nino months are wormer globally, but April 2024 was the farthest away from the (steep) trend line of any other April. https://t.co/xR3jEXEok8
🚨🚨🚨 April 2024 easily beat the record for warmest April. A staggering 21% of the globe had their warmest April since 1940. Even when you exclude the oceans, April 2024 over land was also the warmest on record. https://t.co/JVSjPFENHZ
🔥🔥🔥 Europe just recorded their warmest April on record. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/xYxP7r6gkY
Some climate stats from what was a memorable April of 2024: -For the 7th time in the last 10 years, OKC made it through April without having our first 90-degree day. Our average first 90-degree day is May 7.
🔥🔥🔥 April 2024 sea surface temperatures (SSTs) far exceeded the global record set just last year. In fact, this is the 13th consecutive global monthly record. https://t.co/6wjGHF5rxM
East Asia is hit by searing 48C heatwave as temperature records tumble, schools are closed and people are told they must not go outside https://t.co/m5Y1GhchQW https://t.co/XK8MSjh14A
The 14th consecutive month of record-breaking warm ocean temperatures in the North Atlantic is in the books... 📈🥵 https://t.co/QAlkEoWhPM
"I almost feel like fainting." Record-breaking temperatures in Bangladesh, the Philippines and Thailand have led to heat-related deaths. Authorities advise staying indoors, but for those making a living outside, that is not an option. https://t.co/ALa6zK8nx0
More than 100 weather records melt in Vietnam as heatwave blazes on https://t.co/7XEpkDInIH
More than 100 temperature records fell across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia. https://t.co/a1jzpqhQi7
#Vietnam temperature records tumble as #Heatwave scorches https://t.co/XT7Rr072E9
AP PHOTOS: South and Southeast Asian countries cope with a weekslong heat wave https://t.co/RVHl8PNkqH https://t.co/yMUg4eHt21
Residents of eastern India experienced their hottest April on record, while in neighboring Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees are trying to keep cool in any way they can as a heatwave grips parts of Asia https://t.co/JG3H8hNg5I