# Extreme heat breaks records and disrupts lives worldwide

https://mins.news/en/video/18143

- TRT World, 2026-08-10 13:22 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaL6YKLA-Io

> The Northern Hemisphere is enduring an unprecedented summer of extreme heat, accompanied by striking signs that the climate crisis is rapidly transforming the world. Newly released data shows that Western Europe recorded its hottest June and hottest July ever. Climate adaptation expert Rupert Read offers his assessment of the developments. The report highlights the broad disruption caused by exceptional temperatures across the globe.

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