In Spain, the thermometers broke record and reached 46 degrees
It faces its first heat wave of the year, with temperatures exceeding 40 ° C in various regions of the southern continent. The record was registered in Spain, where the thermometers marked impressive 46 ° C. Countries such as Portugal, France, Italy and Greece have issued alerts related to public health and the risk of forest fires, while Germany prepares for possible new records, with the mark of 41.2 ° C established in 2019. Intense heat has a significant impact on vulnerable group health, such as elderly and children. In response, some Italian cities are recommending that the population avoid leaving home during the hottest hours of the day. In France, the first of the season has devastated 400 hectares, highlighting the risks associated with these high temperatures. In June, the average temperature in Germany was 18.5 ° C, a value considerably above the historical.
Last weekend, Germany reported 15 drowning deaths, reflecting the dangers associated with extreme heat. In addition, the Mediterranean temperature reached 26.1 ° C, a record for June. Experts warn that oceans absorb about 90% of the heat generated by human activities, but this capacity is not enough to mitigate global warming ongoing. António Guterres, secretary general of, emphasized the challenges that international cooperation faces in the midst of the climate crisis. He also mentioned the cuts on developing nations assistance programs that aggravate the situation. The combination of high temperatures and the lack of support for vulnerable countries highlights the urgency of global actions to face the consequences of climate change.
Posted by Patrícia Costa
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