New record set for world's hottest day - as scientist warns milestone is a 'death sentence'

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New record set for world's hottest day - as scientist warns milestone is a 'death sentence'
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The world has experienced its hottest day on record, according to meteorologists.

The average global temperature reached 17.01C (62.62F) on Monday, according to the US National Centres for Environmental Prediction.

The figure surpasses the previous record of 16.92C (62.46F) - set back in August 2016.

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Honestly I am a little thankful to hear that the previous record was set in 2016 and not 2022.

isn't that just the most recent el nino year?