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Freshwater resources deteriorate further after one of the driest years in decades, WMO warns

The world’s freshwater systems are showing continued signs of strain after 2025 ranked among the driest years recorded over the past three and a half decades, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s latest assessment of global water resources. The annual report, which tracks......

WMO warns of continued deterioration in global freshwater resources

Global freshwater resources continued to face growing pressure in 2025, with river flows, inland water reserves and glaciers showing signs of persistent disruption, according to the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The annual assessment points to an increasingly unstable......

Wildfires and heatwaves threaten air quality and public health, UN warns

Wildfires and extreme heat are creating a growing threat to air quality and public health, with microscopic pollutants released into the atmosphere capable of affecting people and ecosystems far beyond the areas directly hit by fires, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned. In its latest......

El Niño could reach very strong intensity by the end of 2026

The El Niño climate phenomenon is strengthening across the equatorial Pacific and could reach a very strong intensity toward the end of 2026, according to the latest assessment from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The agency also estimates that there is an almost 100% chance that......

El Niño 2026: WMO Warns Of Rising Heatwaves And Growing Climate Risks

The possible return of a strong El Niño episode in 2026 could intensify global climate disruptions, according to the latest seasonal forecasts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Scientists warn that the combination of oceanic and atmospheric changes may contribute to higher temperatures,......

WMO warns of stronger El Niño conditions and increased global climate risks in the coming months

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that El Niño conditions are expected to strengthen between August and October, increasing the likelihood of above-average temperatures and significant changes in rainfall patterns across many regions of the world. The agency noted that the......

Global Temperature Shatters Records in 2024, Breaching Critical Climate Threshold

Earth experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, with global temperatures exceeding a crucial warming threshold for the first time in recorded history, according to Europe's climate monitoring agency. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed this milestone through six independent......

 Diminishing River Flows: A Global Water Crisis Unveiled 

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a striking report indicating that 2023 marked the driest year for rivers globally in three decades, raising alarms about the state of water resources amid escalating climate challenges. The report, titled *State of Global Water Resources*, highlights......

The Unrelenting Heat: A Planet Scorched by Record-Breaking Temperatures

In a sobering revelation that underscores the grave realities of climate change, the planet has endured an unprecedented 12 consecutive months of record-breaking temperatures. May 2024 marked the 12th consecutive month in which the average global temperature set a new high for that particular month,......