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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How the heck is it the hottest day if its nice out today

It's global average temps, not every area will be as hot as it's ever been recently.

Yeah I know, my ice cubes are barely melting

Where do you live so I can live there and not be dying

Canada, but we're currently on fire. Bring an extinguisher.