SciencePhoto: Hindustan TimesRecord Global Heat and Climate Risks Highlighted at COP31 Day One
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that 2015-2026 will be the warmest 12-year period on record, with 2023-2026 being the four hottest years. Global temperatures from January to September 2026 are about 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels. Ocean heat content and sea levels are at record highs. An intensifying El Niño is expected by December, raising risks of extreme weather through 2027. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo warned of rising human and economic costs from severe climate extremes.
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