The heat experienced on Sunday broke all previous records, with experts recording the hottest day in world history to date.
According to data released by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, Sunday, July 21, was recorded as the hottest day in history globally. Almost all countries, including Pakistan and the United States, are currently engulfed in extreme heat.
On Sunday, the average global air temperature reached 17.09 degrees Celsius, or 62.76 degrees Fahrenheit, which was overwhelming for people.
Last year, in July, the temperature was recorded at 17.08 degrees Celsius, or 62.74 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this year’s heat has surpassed the previous record.
Heatwaves over the past week have scorched large parts of typically cold regions such as the United States, Europe, and Russia.
Copernicus confirmed that the average daily temperature record, based on data recorded since 1940, was broken this year on Sunday, July 21.
It is noteworthy that last year, the heat broke all records for four consecutive days, from July 3 to July 6, due to climate change and the burning of fossil fuels.
Experts had already predicted that 2024 could prove to be the hottest year in world history.