Global temperatures are likely to remain at or near record levels for the next five years, with the annual average potentially reaching as high as 1.9°C above pre-industrial levels, scientists have found, PA Media/dpa reported.

New UN climate predictions released on Thursday suggest mean annual temperatures near the earth’s surface over the years 2026-2030 will range from 1.3°C to 1.9°C above the 1850-1900 average.

The analysis from...