Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

In 2024, Tanzania experienced its hottest year on record, with the national average temperature reaching 24.3°C, surpassing the previous record set in 2023. The significant rise in nighttime minimum temperatures, which were 1.1°C higher than the long-term average, was a key contributor to this record-breaking heat. Additionally, Tanzania recorded exceptional rainfall, making it the fourth wettest year in history. This extreme climate, influenced by El Niño and the Positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), has raised concerns about the impact on agriculture, as 80% of the country’s population depends on farming.