The European Union Climate Monitor has announced that July 21, 2024, is now officially the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. According to the report, the global average temperature on this day reached a staggering 17.09°C, surpassing all previously recorded temperatures.
This record-breaking heat has taken the place of the previous record set just earlier this month on July 6, 2023, when the global average temperature hit 17.08°C. These figures have been meticulously tracked by climate scientists who maintain records dating back to 1940.Experts from the EU Climate Monitor have expressed growing concern about the rapidly rising global temperatures. This new data highlights the increasing frequency of extreme heat events, which are being attributed to ongoing climate change. The trend is alarming, as experts predict that these high temperatures will continue to set new records in the near future.