The main reason it is so hot is due to the increase in greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels. These gases trap heat, acting like a blanket around the Earth, causing global temperatures to rise year after year. This phenomenon, known as climate change, results in hotter seasons and more frequent extreme heat events worldwide. Additionally, natural factors like dry soil, warm seas, and high atmospheric pressure can intensify heatwaves locally. Urban areas are often hotter than rural ones because of the urban heat island effect, where concrete and asphalt absorb and retain heat, raising temperatures further compared to surrounding countryside. This combination of human-driven climate change and local conditions explains why it feels so hot now.
