Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:34pm on 28 May 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
There is an 80% chance that global temperatures will break annual heat records within the next five years, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The report also warns of a small but “shocking” chance of the world heating 2°C above preindustrial levels before 2030. Adam Scaife of the Met Office said, “It is shocking that 2°C is plausible, even if only a 1% chance in the next five years.” Experts say urgent climate action is needed to limit warming and avoid severe heatwaves and disasters. (PC: Yahya Arhab/EPA)
