Extreme Heat Effects Hit Northern Hemisphere
In July, the month recorded the second-highest global temperatures, with the Earth's temperature reaching 1.47 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Concurrently, there were record heatwaves, widespread droughts, and wildfires across Western Europe. These heatwaves persisted into August, reflecting the ongoing extreme weather conditions caused by long-term global warming and persistent high and low-pressure atmospheric patterns. The region also experienced extraordinary wildfire activity, further intensifying climate volatility, with heatwaves, drought, and fires occurring in some areas, while heavy rains and floods affected others—all amid a continuing rise in global temperatures.
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