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August 2026 Hottest Month on Record, Exceeds 1.5°C Pre-Industrial Threshold
El FinancieroLO·FR·about 2 hours ago
Ecuador's weather agency INAMHI warns of temperatures above 27°C in parts of Quito, elevating the risk of new forest fires. The alert follows recent fire activity in the area, though no specific fire outbreak is reported. This underscores ongoing dry-season vulnerability in the Andean region.