July 3, when the global average temperature was measured as 17.01 degrees, was recorded as the hottest day in the world so far. The previous record was 16.9 in August 2016. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced the start of El Niño conditions.
SECOND RECORD IN 24 HOURS!
The world temperature record was refreshed within 24 hours, and on July 4, the global average temperature reached 17.18 degrees Celsius.
While air temperatures increase with the intensification of the effects of climate change caused by human activities, scientists warn that temperature records may be seen again, especially over the next 6 weeks.
The World Meteorological Organization also stated that El Nino conditions had started yesterday and that temperature increases could accelerate.
The global average temperature was previously measured at 16.9 degrees Celsius in August 2016.
EL NINO TRIGGERS RECORDS
The World Meteorological Organization had declared the start of the weather event El Niño on Tuesday, warning that governments must prepare for more extreme weather events and record temperatures in the coming months.
El Niño is explained as a natural climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean that brings temperatures higher than average sea surface temperatures and has a huge impact on the weather worldwide, affecting billions of people.
GOVERNMENTS MUST TAKE PRECAUTIONS
“The onset of El Niño will greatly increase the likelihood of breaking temperature records and triggering more extreme heat in many parts of the world and in the ocean,” said Petteri Taalas, Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization.
Highlighting the effects of El Niño on the entire ecosystem and economy, Taalas said, “It is a signal to governments around the world to limit all these effects and mobilize preparations.” said.
2023 AND 2024 VERY CRITICAL
According to the World Meteorological Organization, El Nino, which is expressed as a human-induced warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels, announced that it produced record temperatures in 2016.
On the other hand, the Organization stated that El Nino’s temperatures in 2023 and 2024 may upset the temperature records of 2016.