World Meteorological Organisation warns 2027 could be hottest year on record

The World Meteorological Organisation warned that 2027 could become the hottest year on record, according to ThisDay. The warning cited an unusually strong El Niño that could combine with climate change to raise global temperatures, reported by Vanguard. WMO officials made the statement as world leaders gathered for COP31 in Turkey, Daily Post noted.

What we know

• WMO warned 2027 may be hottest year on record
• Strong El Niño expected to intensify heat
• Warning issued during COP31 in Turkey

Why it matters: Record heat in 2027 could impact global climate conditions.

Sources

1. 2027 Could Be Hottest Year on Record, Warns UN – ThisDay, 9 Nov 2026
2. 2027 may be hottest year on earth - United Nations warns – Daily Post, 9 Nov 2026
3. COP31: WMO warns El Niño could push 2027 temperatures higher – Vanguard, 9 Nov 2026
4. 2027 could be hottest year on record, UN warns – Nigerian Tribune, 20 h ago

Updates

• 10 Nov, 09:10 WAT – Now also reported by Nigerian Tribune
• 9 Nov, 22:17 WAT – No longer developing - story consolidated
• 9 Nov, 18:12 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 9 Nov, 18:10 WAT – Now also reported by Vanguard
• 9 Nov, 15:30 WAT – Story published - 2 outlets

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