By Alimat Aliyeva

This year is on track to become the hottest on record, Azernews reports.

The data comes from Copernicus, the European Earth Remote Sensing and Mapping Service.

For the first time, the global average temperature is expected to exceed pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing climate crisis.

Additionally, October 2024 became the second warmest October ever recorded, after October 2023. The global average temperature for the month was 15.25°C, surpassing previous records.

Last year, the global average temperature was 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels, as reported in a Copernicus press release.

As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists warn that extreme weather events, including heatwaves, storms, and flooding, are becoming more frequent and intense. The continued acceleration of climate change has serious implications for ecosystems, agriculture, and human health, making urgent action to mitigate its effects even more critical.