Kol mean temp rose 2.6°C in 68 yrs, highest for a megacity

Kolkata has experienced the highest increase in annual mean temperature among megacities between 1950 and 2018, according to a recent IPCC report. The city is also predicted to see a rise of 4.5°C by the end of the century. Urbanization has contributed significantly to the temperature rise, with over 80% of the warming being generated within the city itself. The city has already experienced extreme heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 50°C this June. The report also predicts an increase in short-duration extreme rainfall events, which could lead to more waterlogging and flooding incidents. Urgent climate action is needed to mitigate these impacts.