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A new World Meteorological Organization report warns that 2026 is on track to be one of the hottest years on record, with an intense El Niño event expected to drive further extreme weather beyond 2027. The report was released at the COP31 climate summit in Turkey. The report confirms the last 12 years were the warmest ever recorded, with the 2023-2026 period being the hottest four-year span. Global temperatures from January to September 2026 were 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels, and ocean heat content and sea levels have reached record highs. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated the world has entered a "new era of climate extremes," urging leaders to act seriously. The report also notes that the number of countries with multi-hazard early warning systems has increased from 56 in 2015 to 136 in 2025.