Extreme weather: the climate crisis in four charts

As much of the northern hemisphere endures blistering heatwaves and parts of Asia are deluged with rain, a number of climate records are being challenged

The climate crisis is moving into uncharted territory as much of the northern hemisphere endures a blistering heatwave, many countries are deluged with rain, sea surface temperatures reach new heights, and Antarctic sea ice new lows. A number of climate records - some unofficial - have tumbled in recent weeks.

Many factors have combined for this to happen, including climate change but also the El Nino weather event, and the northern hemisphere summer.