Temperatures expected to remain at or near record levels in coming 5 years: WMO

A new WMO report forecasts continued near-record global temperatures in the next five years, with a high likelihood of exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This warming trend is expected to intensify climate risks, impacting economies, ecosystems, and sustainable development. Arctic warming and precipitation pattern variations are also predicted, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action.