Balkans and Global Temperatures Shatter Records in Unprecedented Heatwave

The summer of 2024 marked the hottest on record for both the Balkans and the world, driven by climate change and El Niño.

Balkan region experienced its hottest summer in over 130 years with prolonged heatwaves and severe droughts.
Global temperatures for June and August 2024 were the highest ever recorded, according to EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service.
The summer's extreme heat led to significant agricultural and environmental damage in Southeast Europe.
Experts attribute the record-breaking temperatures to a combination of climate change and the El Niño phenomenon.
Forecasts suggest 2024 could become the hottest year in recorded history.