WMO: 2026 to rank among four hottest years as El Niño intensifies

WMO projects 2026 will be among the four hottest years on record, with Jan-Sep global temperatures 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels. The forecast, driven by rising El Niño conditions, signals continued warming trend and potential climate-related disruptions.

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