Earth records hottest August on record
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Monthly climate reports from Copernicus, NOAA and NASA show August was the warmest August on record, and the World Meteorological Organization said impacts were felt worldwide. The Northern Hemisphere had its hottest summer, the Southern Hemisphere saw a near-record warm winter, and sea ice in both poles stayed below average. Western and parts of central and eastern Europe faced heatwaves, severe drought and exceptionally low flows in major rivers such as the Rhine and Danube. El Niño was cited as a contributing factor and is expected to strengthen, with the WMO warning of effects persisting into 2027.
August was the hottest on record globally due to El Niño.
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Unusually warm conditions built through spring and summer and peaked in August. Official datasets from Copernicus, NOAA and NASA recorded the highs. The WMO says El Niño will likely strengthen and affect weather into 2027.
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