Heatwave in Europe 'a brutal reminder' of climate crisis as UN warns of record-breaking hot year by 2030

Scientists have repeatedly warned warming of more than 1.5C risks unleashing more severe heatwaves, droughts, storms and floods, and makes it harder for communities to adapt.

A record-breaking hot year is almost certain by 2030 as the climate crisis intensifies, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization has warned.

With an El Niño event expected later this year, the global temperature record could fall as soon as 2027.