What made August 2026 the warmest in 125 years?

India recorded its warmest August since 1901 in 2026. India's average minimum temperature during the month was 24.36°C, or 0.68°C above normal. According to the IMD, that was the highest average night-time temperature recorded for any August since 1901, said India Today. Below-normal rainfall across many regions, along with a strengthening El Niño also contributed to the unusual heat.