August 2026 was very hot. It was the warmest August ever. The air had a high heat. This is a new record for the world.
The seas are also warm. The top of the sea was very warm. Researchers found this out. Only the north pole is cool.
The summer was very hot in West Europe. People burn too many fossile Brennstoffe like coal. El Niño also makes the heat.
The heat causes bad things. Forests burn in many countries. The ground is very dry. The river Rhein has low water.