Concentrated and Intensifying Humid Heat Extremes in the IPCC AR6 Regions

Study key findings & significance

• Humid heat extremes have intensified in most regions, though some areas have experienced greater increases than others. 
• In many locations across the world, extreme humid heat is more common during strong El Niño episodes. 
• The results advance the understanding of potential heat stress and the development of regionally-specific strategies for combating its impacts.