According to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, May 2026 has been recorded as the second hottest May in history since 1940. The rising global temperatures are attributed to climate change and the El Niño weather pattern. The data shows that May 2026 temperatures were 1.42 degrees Celsius higher than the pre-industrial average. Scientists warn that the developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean could lead to extreme weather events globally, including severe droughts and floods, as the planet continues to warm rapidly. https://argusnews.in/international/world-records-second-hottest-may-climate-change #creator program