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Rome: Record heat It is expected all over the world from the United States, where tens of millions are seriously fighting Temperaturesto Europe and Japan, in the latest example of the threat from global warming.
Italy faces weekend expectations of a historic high with the Health Ministry issuing a red alert for 16 cities including Rome, Bologna and Florence.
The meteorological center warned Italians to prepare for “the most intense A hot wave In the summer and also one of the wildest times ever.”
The thermometer is likely to reach 40°C (104°F) in Rome by Monday and up to 43°C on Tuesday, breaking the record of 40.5°C set in August 2007.
The European Space Agency has warned that the islands of Sicily and Sardinia could wither under temperatures of up to 48 degrees Celsius – “potentially the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe”.
Greek roast too.
According to the National Weather Service EMY, “parts of the country could see highs of up to 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday.” The city of Thebes, in the center of the country, was exposed to less than 44.2 degrees Celsius, on Friday.
The Acropolis, Athens’ biggest tourist attraction, closed for the second consecutive day on Saturday during the hottest hours with a forecast of 41C, as did many parks in the capital.
Regions of France, Germany, Spain and Poland also bake at blistering temperatures.
Parts of eastern Japan are also expected to reach 38 to 39 degrees Celsius on Sunday and Monday, with the meteorological agency warning that temperatures could reach previous record levels.
On the other hand, the northern city of Akita saw more rain in half a day than usual throughout July, Japan’s national broadcaster NHK reported. Heavy rains also caused at least one landslide, forcing 9,000 people to evacuate their homes.
Heavy rains described by the meteorological agency as “the heaviest rain on record” have also battered southern Japan in recent weeks, killing at least 11 people.
Severe monsoon rains have killed at least 90 people in northern India, after the heat heats up.
The Yamuna River running through the capital, New Delhi, has reached a record high of 208.66 metres, more than a meter above the crest of a flood that occurred in 1978, threatening low-lying neighborhoods in the mega city of more than 20 million people.
Experts say floods and landslides are common during monsoons in India climate Change increases its frequency and intensity
Americans are watching a strong heat wave stretching from California to Texas, and it is expected to reach its peak at the end of this week.
In Arizona, one of the hardest-hit states, residents face a daily marathon of endurance in the face of the sun.
State capital Phoenix is set to record its 15th consecutive day above 109 F (43 C) on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
The authorities sounded the alarm, advising people to avoid outdoor activities in the daytime and to be wary of dehydration.
“Dangerous thinking! This heat wave is not typical desert heat,” the Las Vegas Meteorological Service warned.
“Now the most intense period has begun” with the arrival of the weekend, with record highs threatening on Sunday.
Death Valley in California, one of the hottest places on Earth, is also likely to record new highs on Sunday, with the mercury likely to reach 130 F (54 C).
Southern California is battling several wildfires, including one in Riverside County that has burned more than 3,000 acres (1,214 ha) and prompted evacuation orders.
Morocco may be used to hot weather, the weather service said, but it is set to record above-average temperatures this weekend with highs of 47C in some provinces – more typical in August than in July – raising concerns. from lack of water.
The army said that Jordan, which suffers from water scarcity, had to dump 214 tons of water in a huge fire that broke out in the Ajloun forest in the north, amid a heat wave.
Wissam Abed told AFP that he is taking a break from Baghdad’s harsh summer by swimming in the Tigris River in Iraq, where the hot summer spreads along with power outages.
But as Iraq’s rivers dry up, so does the ancient pastime.
With temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius and the wind sweeping through the city like a hair dryer, Abdul stood in the middle of the river, but the water was only up to his waist.
“I live here…just as my grandfather did before me. Year after year, the water situation is getting worse,” said the 37-year-old.
While it may be difficult to attribute a specific weather event to climate change, scientists insist that global warming — linked to dependence on fossil fuels — is behind the multiplication and intensification of global heat waves.
The heatwaves come after the European Union’s climate monitoring service said the world had its hottest June on record last month.
Italy faces weekend expectations of a historic high with the Health Ministry issuing a red alert for 16 cities including Rome, Bologna and Florence.
The meteorological center warned Italians to prepare for “the most intense A hot wave In the summer and also one of the wildest times ever.”
The thermometer is likely to reach 40°C (104°F) in Rome by Monday and up to 43°C on Tuesday, breaking the record of 40.5°C set in August 2007.
The European Space Agency has warned that the islands of Sicily and Sardinia could wither under temperatures of up to 48 degrees Celsius – “potentially the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe”.
Greek roast too.
According to the National Weather Service EMY, “parts of the country could see highs of up to 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday.” The city of Thebes, in the center of the country, was exposed to less than 44.2 degrees Celsius, on Friday.
The Acropolis, Athens’ biggest tourist attraction, closed for the second consecutive day on Saturday during the hottest hours with a forecast of 41C, as did many parks in the capital.
Regions of France, Germany, Spain and Poland also bake at blistering temperatures.
Parts of eastern Japan are also expected to reach 38 to 39 degrees Celsius on Sunday and Monday, with the meteorological agency warning that temperatures could reach previous record levels.
On the other hand, the northern city of Akita saw more rain in half a day than usual throughout July, Japan’s national broadcaster NHK reported. Heavy rains also caused at least one landslide, forcing 9,000 people to evacuate their homes.
Heavy rains described by the meteorological agency as “the heaviest rain on record” have also battered southern Japan in recent weeks, killing at least 11 people.
Severe monsoon rains have killed at least 90 people in northern India, after the heat heats up.
The Yamuna River running through the capital, New Delhi, has reached a record high of 208.66 metres, more than a meter above the crest of a flood that occurred in 1978, threatening low-lying neighborhoods in the mega city of more than 20 million people.
Experts say floods and landslides are common during monsoons in India climate Change increases its frequency and intensity
Americans are watching a strong heat wave stretching from California to Texas, and it is expected to reach its peak at the end of this week.
In Arizona, one of the hardest-hit states, residents face a daily marathon of endurance in the face of the sun.
State capital Phoenix is set to record its 15th consecutive day above 109 F (43 C) on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
The authorities sounded the alarm, advising people to avoid outdoor activities in the daytime and to be wary of dehydration.
“Dangerous thinking! This heat wave is not typical desert heat,” the Las Vegas Meteorological Service warned.
“Now the most intense period has begun” with the arrival of the weekend, with record highs threatening on Sunday.
Death Valley in California, one of the hottest places on Earth, is also likely to record new highs on Sunday, with the mercury likely to reach 130 F (54 C).
Southern California is battling several wildfires, including one in Riverside County that has burned more than 3,000 acres (1,214 ha) and prompted evacuation orders.
Morocco may be used to hot weather, the weather service said, but it is set to record above-average temperatures this weekend with highs of 47C in some provinces – more typical in August than in July – raising concerns. from lack of water.
The army said that Jordan, which suffers from water scarcity, had to dump 214 tons of water in a huge fire that broke out in the Ajloun forest in the north, amid a heat wave.
Wissam Abed told AFP that he is taking a break from Baghdad’s harsh summer by swimming in the Tigris River in Iraq, where the hot summer spreads along with power outages.
But as Iraq’s rivers dry up, so does the ancient pastime.
With temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius and the wind sweeping through the city like a hair dryer, Abdul stood in the middle of the river, but the water was only up to his waist.
“I live here…just as my grandfather did before me. Year after year, the water situation is getting worse,” said the 37-year-old.
While it may be difficult to attribute a specific weather event to climate change, scientists insist that global warming — linked to dependence on fossil fuels — is behind the multiplication and intensification of global heat waves.
The heatwaves come after the European Union’s climate monitoring service said the world had its hottest June on record last month.
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