The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning that the world is likely to experience record high temperatures by 2030, driven by the ongoing climate crisis and rising carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels. The report indicates an 86% probability that at least one year between 2026 and 2030 will surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record. Additionally, there is a 75% chance that the average temperature during this five-year period will exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. The anticipated El Niño event, expected to develop by late 2026, is likely to exacerbate global temperatures. Simon Stiell, the UN climate chief, highlighted the urgent need for nations to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels to protect lives and economies from extreme weather events. The report also notes that the Arctic is heating more than three times faster than the global average, with future rainfall patterns indicating wetter conditions in northern Europe and drier conditions in the Amazon. The findings underscore the critical need for immediate action to mitigate climate change impacts.