Climate scientists predict higher temperatures could increase the intensity and frequency of heatwaves, wildfire, droughts and other calamities around the world (Representational image)|NPS Climate Change Response|Public Domain Mark 1.0
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Wednesday that global temperatures will set new record levels in the next five years.
There is a 66% chance the world will warm 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by 2027, the WMO warned.
Though breaching the 1.5-degree threshold may only be temporary (per WMO), it is considered a point of no return signifying the accelerated rate of climate change.
Heat-trapping greenhouse gasses and a naturally occurring El Nino phenomenon are anticipated to cause global temperatures to rise.
Climate scientists predict higher temperatures could increase the intensity and frequency of heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and other calamities around the world.
The El Nino would affect weather patterns and shift rainfalls. Northern Europe and sub-Saharan Africa would receive more summer rainfall and the Amazon, and parts of Australia would get less rainfall.