Europe is suffering from abnormal heat, due to which the authorities of several countries are introducing emergency measures. In France, due to a sharp rise in temperature, the government has convened crisis meetings, and meteorologists warn that the heat wave could become one of the strongest in recent decades, UNN reports citing Reuters.
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According to forecasts, in France the temperature in the coming days will reach 39-40 degrees, and in some regions it may rise to 41°C. The national weather service compares the current heat to the record waves of 2003 and 2019.
In Germany, almost nationwide warnings have also been issued due to the heat. Temperatures there are approaching 38°C, and forecasters warn of possible severe thunderstorms due to the combination of high temperature and humidity.
The heat is changing life in cities and tourist centers
In Italy, the air temperature in some regions reaches 36–37°C. Tourists near the Colosseum in Rome are forced to spend hours under the scorching sun, while locals seek coolness in historical underground structures and shaded areas.
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In Bologna, people cool off near city fountains, and in Warsaw, residents and guests of the city massively relax on the banks of the Vistula, escaping the heat.
Scientists emphasize that due to climate change, heat waves in Europe are becoming more frequent and intense. Experts warn not only about risks to public health, but also about possible economic losses due to decreased labor productivity and increased electricity consumption.
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