77+ nations saw highest average temperature in 2023 in 50 years

More than 77 countries experienced the highest average annual temperature in 45 years, according to the 2023 Global Water Monitor report. Record-high average temperatures were observed across all seasons. The global water cycle in 2023 was influenced by the shift to El Nino conditions, a climate anomaly that occurs in the Pacific at intervals of 2-7 years.