El Niño drives record August temperatures in Peru, exceeding prior catastrophic events

Peru recorded its highest August temperatures on record, with national averages 4.4°C above normal, attributed to an extraordinary El Niño event expected to persist into 2027. The anomaly surpasses previous catastrophic episodes, signaling heightened climate stress. The claim relies on national data; independent verification is pending, but the pattern aligns with ongoing El Niño forecasts.