WorldA Summer of Record-Breaking Heat: How Hot Is the World?

Several parts of the world are enduring record-breaking heat this summer. South Korea has experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures above 40°C for a fifth consecutive day. A heatwave is continuing across Europe, prompting Italy to issue its highest-level red heat alert for nearly all major cities. Wildfires are affecting Greece and the northern United States, while drought is disrupting Hungary’s power supply and worsening risks to food and agriculture.