# This summer hasn’t broken heat records — yet. Scientists say to wait for El Niño

https://mins.news/en/item/13223

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-04 23:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://bit.ly/3Rzx0Dg

> Despite wildfires burning across parts of the globe, deadly heat waves lingering over cities and ocean temperatures reaching records, this summer has not yet broken heat records. Scientists point to a strengthening super El Niño as a reason to expect more warming once the phenomenon takes hold. The current conditions already make it feel as though the world is experiencing its hottest year on record, but the most intense effects may still be ahead.

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