Keywords: World Meteorological Organization


WMO urges cities to strengthen preparedness as El Niño raises heat risks

The World Meteorological Organization is calling on cities to strengthen their preparations for extreme heat as a rapidly intensifying El Niño adds to the risks posed by an already warming climate. The organization says governments and urban authorities should act before dangerous temperatures......

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......

Toxic wildfire smoke linked to 100,000 additional deaths each year, UN warns

Toxic smoke from wildfires may have contributed to around 100,000 additional deaths each year between 2010 and 2018, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations agency. The report highlights the growing impact of wildfires on air quality, warning that the......

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......

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,......

Scorching Summer Looms: Météo France Forecasts Sweltering Conditions Across Mediterranean Regions

Météo France, the national meteorological service, has unveiled its seasonal outlook for the upcoming summer months, painting a picture of soaring temperatures and potential drought conditions in certain areas of France. The report, which covers the period from June through August, serves......

Mexico's Climate Reckoning: Submerged Homes and Scorching Heatwaves

In the southern Mexican state of Tabasco, a sobering reality unfolds: a community once thriving now stands in ruins, slowly being consumed by the relentless advance of the sea. This haunting sight serves as a visceral reminder of the escalating climate crisis that Mexico, a major fossil fuel producer,......