Increase in Droughts, Floods, and Forest Fire Risks, WMO Warns

In the next five years, there is an 80% likelihood that at least one year will record record-high temperatures globally, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This implies an increase in the risks of droughts, floods, and forest fires.

For the first time, the data indicate a small but significant probability that by 2030 there will be a year when average temperatures will exceed pre-industrial levels by 2°C.

The report states that the last decade has been the hottest in recorded history. The burning of oil, gas, coal, and trees poses a threat to human health, economies, and nature.

The report is based on short-term weather data and long-term climate forecasts. According to it, the five-year average temperature between 2025 and 2029 has a 70% chance of exceeding 1.5°C.