Earth is getting hotter and more intense, extreme weather events can be expected

August this year was the planet's warmest August on record, and the Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest meteorological summer, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. — JULIAN STRATENSCHULTE/dpa

AMID a backdrop of extreme weather events and devastating wildfires, US and international officials have issued dire warnings about record-setting temperatures and the worsening effects of climate change in recent weeks.

August this year was the planet’s warmest August on record, and the Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest meteorological summer, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said.