2026 among four warmest years on record, says WMO
• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2026 is on track to be one of the four warmest years on record, alongside 2023, 2024, and
• The global average temperature from January to September was 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels. While La Nina initially brought a cooling effect earlier this year, the development of El Nino by June reversed this trend, intensifying global temperature anomalies. El Nino, a phenomenon linked to reduced rainfall in India, has caused significant impacts during the southwest monsoon season, leading to drought declarations in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Impact & Risks
India experienced a deficit in rainfall during the southwest monsoon season due to El Nino, with Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra declaring droughts. The April 2026 heatwave exposed 146.5 million people in India to extreme heat. Globally, the warming trend has affected food security, livelihoods, and health, deepening poverty and displacement. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events continue to pose significant risks to vulnerable populations.
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