New Delhi, July 5 (IANS): July 3 was the hottest day globally ever recorded, according to climate scientists, based on data from the US government's National Centers for Environmental Prediction. Analysis by Climate Central found that such temperatures were made at least five times more likely due to human-induced climate change. Climate change made the heatwave at least five times more likely, according to a rapid assessment by Climate Central. The Antarctic region also experienced very high temperatures, with many stations registering positive temperatures despite the winter season. Saleemul Huq, Director, International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), Independent University, Bangladesh, said: "Loss and damage from human induced climate change has arrived throughout the world with the hottest day ever.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 05, 2023 14:15 UTC