The year 2023 was the second warmest on record in India, with a temperature anomaly of 0.65°C above the long-term average. Thunderstorms and lightning caused over 50% of the 2,376 human casualties due to extreme weather events. Globally, 2023 was the warmest year on record, with a temperature anomaly of 1.40°C above the pre-industrial level. The India Meteorological Department attributed the high temperatures to El Nino conditions. Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of casualties, followed by Uttar Pradesh.
