Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high for July, according to Copernicus, as devastating heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires impacted western and central Europe.
Global average sea surface temperatures in June reached a record 20.98°C, surpassing previous highs from 2023 and 2024. Scientists attribute this to El Nino and climate change, with further temperature increases anticipated.
Global average sea surface temperature has surpassed previous records, reaching 20.96°C on June 21st. Experts attribute this to a combination of global warming and the developing El Niño phenomenon, warning of potential further record-breaking temperatures and increased extreme weather events in the coming months.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster warns of record high temperatures this year and next, citing a developing El Nino event expected to reach "super strong" intensity. This phenomenon, combined with global warming, increases the likelihood of abnormally high temperatures worldwide.
El Nino's expected return in May brings hotter, drier conditions to Southeast Asia, damaging agriculture and increasing forest fire risks, yet may also cause dangerous localized flooding despite overall dryness, exacerbating challenges for emerging economies already strained by geopolitical tensions and higher energy costs.
