Record July heat affects regions home to 900 million people

Around 900 million people lived through their hottest July on record in 2026, with extreme temperatures affecting parts of Africa, Europe, Central America and other regions. An analysis of Copernicus climate data found that 33 countries recorded their highest July temperatures since records began. Nearly 400 million people in the affected areas live across Africa, [...]
2026-08-10 10:53:41