The world’s hottest day was recorded on July 21, as per the preliminary data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
The data revealed that on Sunday the global average surface air touched 17.09 degrees Celsius which is comparatively higher than the previous record of 2023 July at 17.08 degrees Celsius.
Copernicus confirmed that the temperature on Sunday broke the record of the last year, Reuters reported.
Heatwaves have scorched large swathes of the United States, Europe and Russia over the past week.
In 2022, the global temperature records were shattered for four consecutive days, spanning from July 3 to July 6. This unprecedented heat wave was attributed to the ongoing climate change, primarily caused by the continuous burning of fossil fuels, which resulted in extreme temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere.
Copernicus, a reputable climate monitoring organization, has reported that each month, starting from June 2023 and continuing for a total of 13 months, has now been recorded as the hottest month in history when compared to the same month in previous years. This alarming trend highlights the rapid escalation of global temperatures.
As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, some scientists have raised concerns that 2024 might surpass 2023 as the hottest year on record. This prediction is based on the combined effects of the relentless climate change and the recently concluded El Nino natural weather phenomenon, which ended in April. These factors have collectively contributed to the unparalleled rise in temperatures witnessed this year.