Some people are trying to divide the country by playing politics of hatred: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Accusing the BJP of changing the country's constitution, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, "She will not allow the National Register of Citizens to be implemented in West Bengal." I am ready to fight with the central agencies but I will not let my head bow down.

Kolkata:West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that some people are trying to divide the country by playing politics of hatred and said that she is ready to lay down her life but "will not allow the country to be divided". Talking to people gathered for Eid prayers on Red Road in the city, he also urged them to unite and ensure that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is defeated in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

He said, "Some people are trying to divide the country and are doing politics of hatred, I am ready to give my life but will not let the country be divided." Making the allegation, Banerjee said, "She will not allow the National Register of Citizens to be implemented in West Bengal." Will not let you bow down.

The Trinamool Congress accuses central agencies of taking action against their party with political objectives. Mamta said, “In a year, there will be elections to decide who will come to power in our country. Promise us that we will stand united and fight against the divisive forces. We must ensure that we all oust them from power in the next elections. If we fail to save democracy, everything will end.

Heatwave, low crop yields, floods and wildfires in India: UN report on climate change

The United Nations agency World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said in its report that real-time data from specific places shows that the increase in the level of three greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - continued in 2022 as well.

New Delhi :The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) annual report for 2022 states that record levels of heat -causing greenhouse gases have led to an increase in droughts, floods and extreme heat conditions globally. In the year 2022, the reason behind at least 15,700 deaths in Europe has been the heatwave.

The United Nations agency World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said in its report that real-time data from specific places shows that the increase in the level of three greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - continued in 2022 as well.

Drought, floods and heatwaves have affected communities on every continent, including India, and cost billions of dollars, the report said. The report states that Antarctic sea ice has fallen to its lowest level on record. The melting of some European glaciers is off the charts.

The global average temperature in the past eight years has been the highest on record. In the year 2022, it was 1.15 ° C higher than the average of 1850-1900.

"As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise and climate change continues, populations around the world are becoming more severely affected by extreme weather and climate events," WMO Secretary General Peteri Taalas said in a statement today.

Record-breaking heat in Europe affected millions of people,

Talas said, "For example, persistent drought in East Africa in 2022, record rain in Pakistan and record-breaking heat in China and Europe affected millions of people. Insecurity increased, mass migration increased, and billions of dollars were spent in damages."

It has been said in the report that in 2022, the arrival of monsoon in India was earlier and the return was after the normal time. The pre-monsoon period was exceptionally warm in India and neighboring Pakistan .

The report said that the extreme heat reduced the yield of grains and caused many forest fires, especially in the hill state of Uttarakhand.

Declines in crop yields in India and Pakistan

The WMO report states that, "Heatwaves in India and Pakistan in the 2022 pre-monsoon season caused a decline in crop yields. This led to restrictions on wheat exports. Ukraine. Ukraine Rice exports to India were banned after the conflict broke out in 2010. This has threatened food availability in international food markets. 

There were floods in different phases during the monsoon season in India. Especially in June 2022, more than 700 people died due to floods and landslides in the North East. More than 900 people died due to lightning during this season.

Longest heatwave in China

China has experienced the most widespread and prolonged heatwave since national records began. It lasted from the middle of June to the end of August 2022. This resulted in the fastest warming ever recorded with a temperature difference of more than 0.5°C. It was also the second driest summer on record. Seasonal rainfall fell 20 percent to 50 percent below average in more than half of southern China (except Guangdong Province).

Europe also faced several heatwaves. During the three months of summer in Europe, severe heatwave conditions continued to occur every month. It has been said in the report that about 4,600 people died in Spain during the summer. The unusual heat was behind the deaths of 4,500 people in Germany, 2,800 people aged 65 and over in the UK, 2,800 in France and 1,000 in Portugal. The most extraordinary heatwave was observed in mid-July 2022.