End of 2024: 2024 is almost over and the world is ready to welcome the new year. There are only a few days left in 2024, and it’s time to review the major events of this year. In 2024, the world faces many serious crises. Many major events and accidents have occurred around the world. Not only are these events far-reaching, but their effects will be felt for a long time to come. Whether natural or man-made, let’s take a look at the major events of 2024.
natural disaster
earthquake: In 2024, many places will have to face natural disasters. In January 2024, an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale occurred in Tokyo. The earthquake shook the entire city and many buildings collapsed. Thousands were left homeless and hundreds lost their lives. Aftershocks after the earthquake made the situation worse. Not just in Japan, the earthquake caused panic among people around the world, from the United States to Afghanistan.
Pictures of damage caused by Japan earthquake
human tragedy
War and Conflict: In 2024, wars and conflicts continue in many countries. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has killed thousands and displaced millions. Likewise, conflicts continue in the Middle East, most prominently in Syria and Yemen. The war between Israel and Hamas continues. There was a time when the world thought the war between Israel and Iran might escalate.
Immigration crisis: The migration crisis is further exacerbated by ongoing conflict and instability in many parts of Africa and the Middle East. The number of refugees has increased significantly in Europe and other developed countries. Such accidents have occurred many times, with boats full of migrants sinking into the sea, killing hundreds of people.
Israeli attack on Gaza
health disaster
The spread of the epidemic: Along with new COVID-19 variants, there will be another deadly pandemic in 2024. The outbreak has hit many parts of Africa and Asia. According to the World Health Organization, as of June 12, 2024, 97,281 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide. Not only that, 208 people worldwide have died from monkeypox. The World Health Organization also declared it a pandemic.
Health crisis: Ebola and other infectious diseases continue to spread in many parts of Africa, affecting thousands of people. Following Africa, a case was also discovered in the Philippines. The disease originated in the remote Guinea region of Djerrekor but has affected millions of people.
Ebola virus infection situation in African countries
environmental challenges
Environmental pollution: In 2024, global pollution levels will increase. In China, India and other developing countries, health problems caused by pollution are growing. The “Global State of Air 2024” report jointly released by UNICEF and the Health Effects Institute (HEI) shows that a total of 8.1 million people will die due to air pollution around the world in 2021. The most shocking fact is that, Of these 8.1 million people, 709,000 of those who died due to air pollution were children under the age of 5.
Climate change: Climate change is causing melting glaciers, rising sea levels and an increasing number of natural disasters. A new analysis of climate change says that if global warming reaches 2 degrees Celsius or above, 1 billion people will die in the next century.
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