Last month ranked as the third-warmest August on record worldwide, according to new climate data.
Average global surface temperatures reached 16.6 degrees Celsius, with only Augusts in 2023 and 2024 registering higher. The figures were released Tuesday and reflect ongoing trends in rising global heat.
Southern Europe saw extreme conditions, with parts of Spain and France enduring prolonged heatwaves.
The data adds to growing concerns over climate volatility and the intensifying impact of global warming.