The World Meteorological Organization stated on the 28th that severe heatwaves are affecting many countries around the world, highlighting the importance of high temperature warnings and related health action plans. The World Meteorological Organization issued a press release on the same day stating that data from the European Union's climate monitoring agency, the Copernicus Climate Change Service, showed that the world had just experienced the third hottest June on record; The National Weather Service of the United States has stated that a prolonged heatwave with "extreme heat risk" is expected to affect over 20 million people in the southeastern United States; The Mediterranean and Balkan regions are experiencing their third heatwave of the summer, with extreme heat in Greece, Italy, and Spain causing popular tourist attractions to close; Northern Europe has also felt high temperatures, with Finland experiencing temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius for over 15 days, and Norway and Sweden also being affected by unusually high temperatures, triggering extreme risk warnings for forest fires; Extreme heat has also swept through most parts of North Africa and the Middle East, causing severe shortages of electricity and water supply in Iran. Ko Barrett, Deputy Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization, stated in a press release that extreme heat is sometimes referred to as the silent killer, but with today's science, data, and technology, deaths caused by extreme heat can be prevented. On July 25, 2024, UN Secretary General Guterres delivered a speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York, calling for global action to address the challenges posed by rising temperatures. On the occasion of this one-year anniversary, the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction jointly propose to support the management of extreme heat risks, strengthen coordination in reducing heat risks, and help countries cope with rising temperatures. (New Society)