India has recorded its hottest year since 1901, with annual temperatures surpassing the long-term average due to global climate change. The longest heatwave in recorded history saw temperatures exceed 45 degrees Celsius, including a peak of 49.2°C in New Delhi. Despite being the third-largest greenhouse gas emitter, India has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. This alarming trend aligns with predictions from the United Nations that 2024 is set to be the hottest year globally, prompting concerns over natural disasters and ecological damage.