World marks second warmest July on record
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says July was the world's second-warmest on record, with multiple regions facing extreme heat, drought and wildfires, and is calling for stronger forecasting and early-warning systems.
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WMO, the UN's meteorological authority, is using this July's ranking to call directly for stronger forecasting and early-warning systems, framing the data as an operational warning rather than only a record.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that July was the world's second-warmest on record. WMO said multiple regions faced extreme heat, drought, wildfires and other extreme weather during the month. WMO called for stronger forecasts and early-warning systems to protect lives and livelihoods.
WMO frames the ranking as part of a continuing pattern of extreme-heat events, and is using it to press for stronger early-warning systems rather than treating the record as an isolated data point.
The source material does not name the specific regions most affected or provide exact temperature figures.
Key facts
- July 2026 ranks as the world's second-warmest on record, according to WMO.
- Multiple regions experienced extreme heat, drought, and wildfires during the month.
Sources & Evidence
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Primary source
UN News
