Global heat records broken as extreme temperatures hit 900 million people

Global temperature data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service indicates that approximately 900 million people experienced unprecedented heat in July. Monthly temperature records were broken in 33 countries. The Sahel region in Africa was heavily impacted, affecting 400 million people across ten countries, including Niger, Sudan, and Ethiopia. In Europe, extreme heat affected roughly 120 million people, with significant wildfire activity reported in France and Spain.

In Hungary, record-breaking temperatures have been officially registered, notably in Szécsény. Meteorological services, including HungaroMet, have issued various warnings due to the extreme heat. Forecasts indicate a period of intense heat with temperatures reaching between 32 and 39 degrees Celsius in several regions. While a weak cold front is expected mid-week to provide slight relief, it is not anticipated to bring significant precipitation. Heat warnings, including red and second-degree alerts, have been issued for multiple Hungarian counties to manage the high midday temperatures.