(Error Code:. Summer of 2022 was the hottest summer ever recorded for the whole continent of Europe, and if October is any indication, this fall is already following the same scorching pattern. [53], Four people died in Ireland in water-related incidents in County Dublin, Laois, Kerry and Clare. Europe faces a growing heat wave crisis--and lack of air conditioning. All Rights Reserved. In fact, the pattern of double jets this year is said to be eerily similar to the 2003 heatwave. Jedzi na hulajnodze i zacz wymiotowa", "Scorching heat wave sparks wildfires in Europe", "Europe heatwave: Deadly wildfires spread in Mediterranean", "Heatwave provokes 238 excess deaths in seven days", "Europe heatwave: Thousands escape wildfires in France, Spain and Greece", "Portugal registra ms de 1.000 muertes relacionadas con el calor", "Bude prekonan absoltny slovensk rekord maximlnej teploty vzduchu", " Danes je bil na vremenski postaji Podnanos zabeleen absolutni junijski rekord. July 19, 2022. 2022 CNBC LLC. Accessed July 14, 2022. [99] At the agency's stations in Podnanos and Vole near Tolmin, temperatures reached 38.0C (100.4F) on 4 July and 38.9C (102.0F) on 22 July, respectively. Heat waves were common throughout the summer in Europe and eastward into China and other parts of Asia. He added that this could be one of the worst heat waves in Europe since 1757. Some countries have put forward more ambitious plans since then. 2022 Cable News Network. [139] Currently, the record is 38.7C (101.7F), which was potentially broken in at least 34 places across England on 19 July, 6 of which were provisionally over 40C, the Met Office reported. Unless society sharply alters course, studies show, 40C days in a country largely devoid of air conditioning will become events that occur every few years, "I wasn't expecting to see this in my career but the UK has just exceeded 40C,", "Research conducted here at the Met Office has demonstrated that it's virtually impossible for the UK to experience 40C in an undisrupted climate," Belcher said. Jul 19, 2022. ", "Juillet 2022 le mois de juillet le plus sec jamais enregistr", "Presque toute la France mtropolitaine place en alerte scheresse, 93 dpartements concerns", "40.1C la station Mto France de #Bgaar (40)", "Sterbefallzahlen im Juni 2022 um 8% ber dem mittleren Wert der Vorjahre", "Die Station Cottbus hat einen neuen Altzeitrekord gestellt", "Sonderauswertung zu Sterbefallzahlen der Jahre 2020 bis 2022", "Wetter und Klima - Deutscher Wetterdienst - Presse - Deutschlandwetter im Juli 2022", "Tbb melegrekord is megdlt (2022.07.23.) The succession of recent heat waves in Europe, however, suggests that things may be going faster than climate model projections imply . The image shows an 18-hour forecast of 500 hPa geopotential height (contours) and 850 hPa temperature from 00 UTC on 18 July 2022. With land temperatures in Europe projected to increase by at least another 1.2 to 3.4 degrees Celsius by the last few decades of this century, heat waves and wildfires like the ones that have. It's pushing temperatures into the triple digits Fahrenheit in Portugal, Spain, and France, and close to that level in the United Kingdom. Two months ago, France experienced its hottest May on record, with record highs in some cities. What's driving Europe's extreme heat and deadly wildfires 06:39 London Some European nations were still battling their worst wildfires in decades Wednesday as the U.K. woke up to relief after . [38], On 6 September, Le Monde unveiled a report by INSEE, estimating the number of deaths due to the summer (between 1 June and 22 August) heat waves at 11,000 people in France. The extraordinary heat wave in Europe is showing what's possible already, and what lies ahead under climate change. British authorities are issuing dire warnings, as temperatures may reach 104 degrees . [137] Between 18 and 19 July, the United Kingdom experienced its highest recorded minimum nighttime temperature, at 25.9C (78.6F) at Emley Moor, West Yorkshire. [50], Met ireann issued a high-temperature advisory on 13 July, with temperatures forecast to reach the high 20s and possibly exceeding 30C (86F) from 17 to 19 July. Autumn heat wave breaks records across Europe. In Brest, France, which is in the far northwest part of the country, Wildfires broke out across the country, in addition to the blazes that were already burning in France, Spain and Portugal. A Division of NBCUniversal. Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life, the Met Office said. All Rights Reserved. [68] Temperatures in Rome reached 40.8C (105.4F) on 28 June. For all the talk of climate adaptation, the U.K., and London specifically, did not fare too well. [56][57] Met ireann subsequently issued a Status Yellow high-temperature warning for Leinster and Munster on 9 August, warning of "very warm or hot" from 11 to 13 August, with "maximum temperatures of 2729C (8184F)". The summer of 2021 was unprecedented over Europe according to the number of hot days (63) and the earliest start of a major heat wave (June 19), while the 2019 heat wave with record-breaking temperatures across Western Europe stands out as to its intensity. [17] [18] Met ireann issued a high-temperature advisory on 13 July, with temperatures forecast to reach the . It reached 42.6C (108.7F) in Biscarrosse (Landes), 42.4C (108.3F) in Cazaux (Gironde), 42.0C (107.6F) in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique), 41.5C (106.7F) in La Roche-sur-Yon (Vende), 40.3C (104.5F) in Lanmeur (Finistre) and 39.3C (102.7F) in Brest (Finistre). Heat Wave Intensifies Energy Crisis in Europe Natural-gas prices surge to a record, and electricity prices rally as high temperatures spur bidding war for the fuel Western leaders are. [69], In July, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute reported that several areas may reach temperatures higher than 30C (86F). The following 24 files are in this category, out of 24 total. What is responsible, is to cancel them, what is responsible is to take into account that we are in a period of drought, of heat waves, Allione said, adding that the fires are still evolving, we expect to face difficulties today given the rise in temperature and the whirling winds., During a visit to the area on Wednesday, Interior Minister Grald Darmanin told journalists that authorities were on very high alert in the coming days, especially in the south of France.. There are currently 1,656 firefighters fighting the 10 active rural fires across Portugal, the Portuguese Civil Protection Services said Thursday. New records have been set as temperatures topped 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) across much of Spain and Portugal Wednesday amid a persistent heat wave across western Europe. It added that to create a manageable future we must refreeze the Arctic Ocean which has already warmed to 3.5C above the pre-industrial levels and is exacerbating the extreme weather events around the world., An 'extreme heat belt' will impact over 100 million Americans in the next 30 years, study finds, CCAG Chair David King said in a statement that the science was clear that extreme weather is at least in large part a consequence of human-induced climate change.. EMAIL. Nawet 38 stopni. In Algarve, a fire began in the city of Faro that spread to the Quinta do Lago resort. In the face of these realities, the heat wave is a reminder that Mother Nature doesn't care about a West Virginia senator's concerns over inflation, or a boost in U.S. liquified natural gas exports to Europe. 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European Space Agency image from 18 June, showing many areas of France above 34 C (93 F) Satellite image of the impact of the July 2022 wildfire in Gironde. Demand for air conditioners spiked as temperatures crossed 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the United Kingdom. [45], On 3 August, the National Meteorological Service issued a third-level heat warning, with temperatures forecast to reach the low 30s and possibly exceeding 35C (95F) from 4 to 6 August. [49] Due to the heat warning, the Hungarian State Railways and Volnbusz were distributing mineral water at major railway stations, rural railway stations and bus stations. Last modified on Mon 25 Jul 2022 20.19 EDT Europe is once again entering a period of significant heatwave conditions this week, with the possibility of some record-breaking temperatures.. [41] On 20 July, temperatures in several states reached new records. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. We want to hear from you. [13], In September 2022 it was reported that the European Union saw 53,000 excess deaths in July. Heat waves in Europe broke records, sparked widespread wildfires and even damaged a busy runway at a London airport. 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The analysis by the UKs Met Office Hadley Centre, commissioned by the countrys Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG), looked at how quickly temperatures are changing across the region using historical records of mean summer temperatures since 1850, and comparing them against model predictions. [81][82][83], On 19 June, temperatures in western Poland exceeded 36C (97F). [90], In July, a total of 30,000ha (74,000 acres) were burnt by wildfires in Leiria, blocking a part of the A1 motorway that runs from Porto to Lisbon. [131], On 15 June, the UKHSA issued level 3 "heat-wave action" alerts for London, East and South East England, maintaining level 2 alerts for the East Midlands and South West England. Andrew Milligan/AP The heat is shifting east, into a swath of Europe extending from Germany to Sweden. Scientists say these kind of extreme temperatures, once rare, will become increasingly . (Weatherbell.com) July was France's driest month on record dating back to 1959, and . Yes, but: International conflicts are causing an energy crisis that is suddenly improving the fortunes, and possibly extending the lifetime, of natural gas power plants and infrastructure in Europe and elsewhere. 1/118. [101][102][100], In mid-July, the ARSO reported the status of droughts as significant or severe for most of western and central Slovenia. Nationally determined contributions, or NDCs, lay out each countries planned emissions cuts in order to reach the 2015 Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 2C, or 1.5C if possible. [120], The last day of the Spanish heatwave was 18 June, an event termed "intense, extensive and extraordinary" according to AEMET, which determined that the springtime heatwave was among the earliest in the year since Spain began keeping records. [52], On 18 July, a temperature of 33.0C (91.4F) was reported at Phoenix Park in Dublin, one of the highest temperatures ever recorded in Ireland, breaking the Irish temperature record for July. [94], By July 17, the Portuguese Directorate-General of Health reported some 659 excess deaths related to the heatwave. People cool off with a fountain's water during a heat wave in Seville, Spain on July 12. "Il rogo doloso", "L'incendio sul Carso non si ferma: 350 ettari andati in fumo, avanti con le operazioni", "Dry As In July: High Temperatures Hit North Italy Again", "Un ottobre che sembra estate con massime oltre i 30 gradi (e con i termosifoni ancora spenti)", "HEATWAVE (30C) to hit Italy in the middle of October", "Code Orange heat warning issued for Tuesday; Could cause more power outages", "Temperaturen tot wel 38 graden, maar hoe uitzonderlijk is de verwachte hitte? SHARE. 30 C is exceeded in many locations.[77][78]. Media in category "July 2022 European heat wave". [65][66], Irish Water appealed to people to conserve water as much as possible and warned that 37 water supplies around the country were being impacted by drought conditions. On 30 June, nine meteorological stations recorded record-breaking monthly temperatures. From 14 to 20 June, Germany saw 1,636 probable heat-related deaths attributed to temperatures reaching 39.2 C (102.6 F). [123] On 16 July, at least 360 people died between 10 July and 15 July from the heat. [105][106] By 25 July, the spread of the wildfires in the Karst Plateau was largely stopped, but minor fires were still appearing in the affected areas. Ludzie czekaj kilka dni w rozpalonych autach bez wody. Global warming plays a . All Rights Reserved. 2022-07-23 21:09:03 - Paris/France. In June of that year, temperatures of 40-43 C (104-109 F) were recorded in parts of Europe, with most severe temperature anomalies in France, where several records were broken. [15], On 11 June, high temperatures were recorded in the south-west of the peninsula, with 41.0C (105.8F) in Seville. Got a confidential news tip? [132], On 8 July, the Met Office issued a heat-health alert in parts of England and Wales. Temperatures are set to reach around 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of western and southern Spain, according to AEMET. An ongoing heat wave is fueling wildfires, causing heat-related deaths and breaking records in Western Europe. And the U.K. has declared a national emergency. The peak of the heat is occurring now across the Iberian Peninsula, and is set to spread to the north and east in the coming days. The weather warning was expected to last until 27 July with 24 and 25 July being the days in which the agency expected to raise the warning to "extreme danger weather warning". To contain global warming, the CCAG is arguing for countries to reduce emissions urgently, deeply and rapidly; to remove carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere in vast quantities to reduce the total from today; and to buy time to complete those two. [131] According to Met Office forecasts, the heat peak would arrive on Friday, reaching the necessary threshold for heatwave consideration, before temperatures dropped significantly on 18 June. [98], On 4 July, the ARSO reported that temperatures reached 38.4C (101.1F) in Bilje. The inflow of warm air from the south-west intensified to the point when at least two weather stations recorded a temperature of 35C (95F) or more from 27 June until the end of the month. [58] Met ireann extended its high-temperature warning nationwide from 12 August with highs of 30C (86F) forecast. By Willem Marx. Temperatures in Hamburg reached 40.1C (104.2F), 40.0C (104.0F) in Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, 39.6C (103.3F) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and 39.1C (102.4F) in Schleswig-Holstein. The central Portuguese town of Lous set an all-time record of 46.3 degrees Celsius (115.34 degrees Fahrenheit) and Lisbon set a July record of 41.4 degrees Celsius (106.52 degrees Fahrenheit). And the U.K. has declared a national emergency. [46], On 9 August, the National Directorate General for Water issued a press release, which stated that in the first 7 months of 2022, the amount of rainfall was 45 percent below average, making it the driest year since 1901. On 18 July, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute issued a code orange heat warning for the central and southern provinces, with forecasted temperatures of 36C (97F) in central provinces and 3839C (100102F) in the south on 19 July. The heat was ended the same day by a cold front in continental Croatia, but higher temperatures continued in the southern part of the country, which had been suffering a drought since 2021. Ponoi in jutri dopoldne bo nevihtno, popoldne se bo od zahoda jasnilo", " Letos t. The record-breaking heat wave that swept across Europe this year will become the average summer by 2035, even if all countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by as much as they have pledged to, according to an analysis published Thursday. (Image credit: EUMETSAT) It's rare for satellites to get a . A A. [24][25], The heat dome which caused extreme temperatures in north-west Europe was expected to affect Croatia from 21 to 24 July. More than 9,000 acres have been destroyed by two large forest fires in the Gironde department, according to a statement published by the departments police. [91], On 14 July, the Carlos III Health Institute announced that at least 43 people had died on 10 and 11 July from the heat. On 28 June, Troms reached 29.7C (85.5F) and Saltdal reached 31.6C (88.9F), both records for June. Oceanic and atmospheric circulation. [148][149], The highest temperature recorded in the UK on 11 August was 34.2C (93.6F) in Wiggonholt, West Sussex. Ruszyo ledztwo", "Tragedia na granicy z Ukrain. Rekord temperatury wyrwnany 19 czerwca w Subicach | Wiadomoci Radio ZET", "Najpierw w czerwcu, a teraz w lipcu takiego aru jeszcze nie byo. [128] The following day, the cantons of Geneva and Vaud issued alerts. [147][148], On 9 August, the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat, which is in place for most of England and Wales from 11 to 14 August. [110], On 1 September, the ARSO reported that temperatures of 30.0C (86.0F) or higher were recorded in Bilje on a total of 80 days, which surpassed the location's previous record of 76 days and a national record of 77 days in Podnanos, both of which were recorded in 2003. [83] In Nordland, 20 and 21 July were forecasted to be the hottest days, with temperatures above 25C (77F). At least 238 people died because of the heat,[93] with 187 injuries. 2022 Cable News Network. The country's weather forecasters have issued a high-level heat alert for this first time. "Statistics show that since 2017, we have the most intense, intense forest fires ever seen in Europe. [80] In 2019, the Netherlands experienced temperatures surpassing 40C (104F) for the first time in recorded history. [67], In Italy, the number of wildfires was three times the historical average by the end of June. [26][27] Temperatures exceeding 40C (104F) were also recorded, but only at unofficial weather stations. Heat waves were common throughout the summer in Europe and eastward into China and other parts of Asia. [114], On 14 June, the heatwave spread to the south of Galicia and the interior of the Cantabrian Sea. appreciated. Similar is being said of Portugal. Unseasonably warm weather reinforces Europe in energy war with Russia by Breanne Deppisch, Energy and Environment Reporter November 01, 2022 11:04 AM E urope is in the throes of a late-autumn. On 29 June, several stations reported a temperature of 37C (99F). In northwest Spain, the city of Ourense set its all-time temperature record of 43.2 degrees Celsius (109.76 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, according to Spains meteorological agency, AEMET. [15][16][17], Climatologists linked the extreme heat to the impact of climate change, and experts predict that changes in the jet stream as a result of climate change will cause heatwaves with increasing frequency in Europe. [42], On 22 July, a temperature of 38.5C (101.3F) was reported at jpest in Budapest, which broke the maximum temperature record for that day in the city. [150], Thunderstorms began following the end of the heatwave on 15 August. Najnija temperatura (C) po postajah: Let. Washington Post (2022, . [5][6], A second more severe heatwave occurred in mid-July, extending north to the United Kingdom where temperatures surpassing 40C (104F) were recorded for the first time. The scene of a blaze is photographed in the village of Wennington, east London, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. [87] On 24 June, a man died in the queue of cars at the Polish-Ukrainian border by suspected overheating. Other local records were broken in parts of Spain, Portugal and France, which have also been battling wildfires as both heat and drought leave forests and grasslands tinderbox dry. [2], In August, Tom Morgan, a Met Office meteorologist, said that "temperatures will not go as high as they did during July" but will last over "a prolonged period" with "temperatures in the low-30s". Six water bomber planes are also being used. New records have been set as temperatures topped 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) across much of Spain and Portugal Wednesday amid a persistent heat wave across western Europe. [146] On 8 August the UK Health Security Agency issued a level 3 heat health alert for central and southern England effective from 9 to 13 August, which was later extended to 14 August. The heat wave will move next into Italy, with temperatures in the country's south and center set to rise to around 38 degrees Celsius, with some places reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The orange alert was activated in 56 more departments. View All Result . Maximum temperatures of 3237C (9099F) were expected between 17 June and 21 June in low-lying areas of Valais and Romande Switzerland, and between 18 June and 21 June in the Basel region. July 18, 2022. A hot topic over the past couple of weeks has been the heatwave that has been scorching large parts of Europe. The UK could also experience road closures due to melting surfaces, as well as delays to rail and air travel in the thick of the extreme heat. Reuters (2022, June 27) Heat wave and fires damaging Tunisia's grain harvest. Europe has warmed more than twice as much as the rest of the world over the past three decades and experienced the greatest temperature increase of any continent, according to a report by the . Krosno recorded 35.5C (95.9F), the highest temperature in that station's history. ", "1,5-roczny Szymon zmar zamknity w samochodzie. "But climate change driven by greenhouse gases has made these extreme temperatures possible.". TWEET. [30], An estimated total of more than 20,800ha (51,000 acres) were burnt by wildfires in Gironde, causing a total of near 37,000 people to be evacuated. In an effort to save their lives, some people and animals are being evacuated. It was initially estimated that 3,500ha (8,600 acres) of land were burnt and the estimate was updated to 3,600ha (8,900 acres) on 1 August, following a few minor spreads that were quickly stopped. [48] On 17 August, a temperature of 37C (99F) was recorded at Baja and Kbekhza, breaking the Hungarian temperature record for that day. Fri 24 Jun 2022 08.54 EDT Last modified on Fri 24 Jun 2022 17.06 EDT. Listen 2:42. In the aftermath of the 2003 European heatwave, which is estimated to have killed over 70,000 people, I predicted that such temperatures, so exceptional at the time, would become the norm under continued emissions. [132] On 17 June, London reached 32.7C (90.9F) on the hottest day of the June heatwave. ", "Veina evakuiranih se je vrnila. Aug. 12, 2022. [85] Once again, temperatures peaked at the end of the month. [134] The Met Office issued its first ever red extreme heat warning after there were forecasts of over 40C (104F) in some parts of England, and a national emergency was declared. REVIEWS. [69] On 22 July, sixteen cities including Rome were put on the red state of alert, the country's highest heatwave alert to warn of serious health risks. Updated The departments on red alert were mainly those located in the south-west, along the Atlantic coast and the south; the heat was generally less severe further north and east. The maximum peak was 49.6 C in Lytton, British Columbia, the highest temperature in Canadian history. The latest round of high temperatures comes less than a month after the continent experienced an early, fire-triggering heat wave in June. [114] Initially, the AEMET predicted that the heatwave would last until 15 June, although it speculated that the heat might continue for the rest of the week. People escape the heat wave by having a barbecue in a river near the village of Luss in Argyll and Bute on the west bank of Loch Lomond, Scotland, July 18, 2022. [11], On 15 June, a heat-wave alert was activated in the canton of Ticino. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. A rare amber extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office for Sunday, July 17, has been extended to Monday and Tuesday, when temperatures are expected to be in the mid 30s. 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The source of the exceptionally warm air is Africa's Sahara Desert with heat projected to expand farther . "Since the beginning of July 2022, western Europe has been struggling with numerous major wildfires, fueled by extreme . "If we were looking at the beginning of this summer, it was fairly quiet. The fire is currently close to a petrol station. [63][64] Four tourists were rescued by the coast guard in Howth after getting trapped on a sand bank off the Dublin coast, while an eight-year-old boy was rescued after he was swept out to sea at Doughmore Beach in West Clare. [127] Final estimates from the Carlos III Health Institute placed the total July death toll at 2,064. Tropical nights also continued, with temperatures that did not fall below 20C (68F) in many provinces; in Jan, a minimum of 27C (81F) was expected. Women fighting the heat in Seville, Spain on June 13, 2022. Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire which broke out at the bottom of the Dune du Pilat near Teste-de-Buch, southwestern France on July 13. 2022 heat event in France - 40,5C in Paris 2022-july-19 17-47.jpg 2,112 2,816; 1,008 KB. Jasno bo ele v sredini avgusta", "Bi morali polja namakati z vodo iz istilnih naprav? Europe faces wildfires and extreme drought amid record heat wave 02:23 Europe faced a brutal year of environmental conditions as scorching temperatures, devasting drought and blazing wildfires . It is clear to scientists that events that used to be unthinkable, such as the heat wave in the Pacific Northwest last year, are swiftly trending toward becoming commonplace. [142][143] 19 July was the brigade's busiest day since World War II. In Tarnw, the temperature reached 37.7C (99.9F), breaking the record for July. [51] Met ireann subsequently issued a Status Yellow high-temperature warning for Ireland on 15 July, with "exceptionally" high temperatures possibly reaching 32C (90F). Britain, France Could Hit Record Highs As Heat Wave And Wildfires Grip Parts Of Europe by Jan Wesner Childs and Tim Harris july 17, 2022 Sorry, the video player failed to load. [35], This July heatwave aggravated the drought that had been ongoing in the country since the start of the year, making July 2022 the driest July since records began. vroih dni, Tmax >= 30, v meteo poletju Bilje 80, Podnanos 71, Tolmin 64, Vedrijan 58, Koper 56, LJ 49. The record-breaking heat wave that swept across Europe this year will become the "average" summer by 2035, . High quality Europe Heat Wave 2022-inspired gifts and merchandise. Izmerili smo 38,0 C", "Viek vroinskega vala, do 16. ure so bile najvije temperature (C) naslednje: []", "Trenutno imamo v nai mrei merilnih mest ve kot 100 samodejnih meteorolokih postaj, kjer merimo temperaturo in na 20. postajah smo izmerili absolutno najvijo julijsko temperaturo. . Another recent major heat wave in 2018 ranked fourth in terms of magnitude. [96], The first tropical day (Slovak: tropick de), a day with a temperature of over 30C (86F) as defined by the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute, was recorded in Doln Plachtince on 22 June. Nov 2, 2022 Nov 2, 2022; 0 Summer of 2022 was the hottest summer ever recorded for the whole continent of Europe, and if October is any indication, this fall is already following the same scorching pattern. LONDON For the first time on record, Britain suffered under temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius 104 Fahrenheit on Tuesday, as a ferocious heat wave moved northwest . Published A heatwave gripping Europe that has already caused deaths and serious wildfires appears set to get even worse. [86], On 22 June, a one-year-old boy mistakenly left in a car died in Szczecin. A A. Countries last year agreed to align their emissions plans with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C by the end of COP27. [135], On 18 July, the first day of the red warning, temperatures reached 38.1C (100.6F) in Santon Downham, Suffolk. [7] The heatwaves are presumed to be linked to climate change in Europe. Last year, North America witnessed the world's extreme heat. Portoro 24,4 []", "El primer da de la ola de calor dispara los termmetros a 43 grados", "A la espera de la ola de calor el termmetro ya agobia al suroeste peninsular", "Cundo terminar la ola de calor? At least 15,000 deaths in Europe are directly linked to the severe heat waves that affected the continent during the summer of 2022, according to a still incomplete estimate published on Monday by the WHO on the occasion of the COP27 on the climate. To do that, the committee said the world should repair broken parts of the climate system, starting with the Artic. Discovery Company. Since July 2022, Europe has been going through severe heat waves. . Around 1,000 firefighters from local and national brigades have been mobilized since Tuesday to stop the spread of the fires. Jutri bodo pogoste plohe in nevihte", "Izredno topla no in jutro, temperatura se marsikje ni spustila pod 20 C. [1], From 14 to 20 June, Germany saw 1,636 probable heat-related deaths attributed to temperatures reaching 39.2C (102.6F). Many of the wildfires it breathed life into are still burning out of control. 4 min read A globe. The . [15] In this first stage, the unusual heat did not affect the Canary Islands, Galicia, the western Cantabrian coast and points of the peninsular Mediterranean coast. One of the things that often happens with The Simpsons (since 1989), the veteran animated series. Watch the video to learn more about why large parts of Europe don't have air conditioning, how ACs contribute to climate change, and new kinds of efficient cooling technologies that can mitigate carbon emissions. The ARSO reported that temperatures did not fall below 20.0C (68.0F) at several stations in their network, with the one at Portoro Airport not recording temperatures lower than 24.4C (75.9F) during the night. The highest temperature of 39.4C (102.9F) was recorded in Valpovo. Europe is facing a tough winter, as inflation and energy prices continue to rise. Soria set a record of 38.7 degrees Celsius (101.66 degrees Fahrenheit) that same day. Europe Is Living Through Its Worst Heat Wave Since the Renaissance. At least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of hot weather in 2022 so far, the World Health Organization said Monday, with Spain and Germany among the worst-affected countries. [95] By 18 July, the number of excess deaths related to the heatwave had risen to 1063. Two towns in the central part of the country, Alvega and Mora, registered maximum daily temperatures between 40 and 46C (104 and 115F) for ten days in a row, and Pinho, a town situated in Northern Portugal's Douro Valley, recorded 47.0C (116.6F), the highest temperature ever recorded in the month of July. ", "Ya est aqu la primera gran ola de calor: alerta en Espaa por temperaturas de 44C en estas zonas", "Why is it so hot in the UK and elsewhere in Europe and what are the dangers? "I've been here for 15 years and I've never seen anything quite like it," Salmon said. [133] On 15 July, the UKHSA increased the Heatwave Alert Level to 4, "illness and death occurring among the fit and healthyand not just in high-risk groups". [91] A pilot died when his waterbombing plane crashed in Vila Nova de Foz Ca while combating wildfires in the region. [20][21], On 15 June, Andorra's weather agency, the National Meteorological Service of Andorra, issued a "significant danger weather warning" due to heat. [89], According to Instituto Portugus do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA), the heatwave was the longest and had the greatest area extension of any July heatwave in Portugal since 1941. Climate hysteria: heat waves in Europe - Andrew Kenny Keep calm and lap up the warm weather 8th August 2022 by Sandra Laurence Engineer Andrew Kenny reports that the UK Met Office claimed that this summer in Europe saw record weather extremes, record low rainfall, record high rainfall, a record number of hot days, and so on. Last month, France was blistered again, by a spring heat wave that also . Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa told reporters that Thursday is set to be the most serious day for Portugal as far as the extreme weather is concerned, warning that the country needs to be more careful than ever to avoid new occurrences.. Taking a longer-term view, the analysis found that an average summer in central Europe by 2100 would be more than 4 degrees Celsius (7.2 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than it was in the pre-industrial era. Published July 18, 2022 at 1:30 PM PDT. [79] Extreme heat is rare in the Netherlands; there have been only nine days with temperatures above 35C (95F) since the start of measurement at the central weather station in 1901 (as of 18July2022[update]). In that place, reports indicate that 9 out of 10 houses were destroyed by fires due to the heat wave at the time. The agency issued special notice number 3/2022 with information about the phenomenon and initiated a national plan of preventive actions with a level-assignment map. The continent also faces tough decisions . "It is clear that if no effective mitigation strategies will be put in place on a global scale to cut emissions then this kind of summer and these kinds of events will become the new norm," said Andrea Toreti, senior climate researcher at the European Commission, the executive body of the EU. 7:35 AM EDT, Fri July 15, 2022. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. . From June to August 2022, persistent heatwaves affected parts of Europe, causing evacuations and heat-related deaths. Firefighters battled wildfires raging out of control in Spain and France as Europe wilted . JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Europe is reeling from a record-breaking heat wave this week, with forest fires raging in France, Spain and Portugal. A firefighter cries near a wildfire in the Losacio area in north western Spain on Sunday July 17, 2022. [129], On the 16 June, the Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss) reported that temperatures of 3133C (8891F) had been measured in the southern Alps, central Valais and the Lake Geneva region, but had only exceeded the threshold to be considered a heatwave (average temperature of 25C (77F) throughout the day) at the local level. A Warner Bros. . On Wednesday, Zamora set its own record after reaching 41.1 degrees Celsius (105.98 degrees Fahrenheit), according to climate statistician Max Herrera. 2. Una dana vendr a echarnos una mano", "El calor extremo no da tregua en Espaa: en qu provincias se pasar de 40 grados este martes 14 de junio", "La peor ola de calor en junio en 20 aos alcanza su pico entre hoy y maana y durar al menos hasta el sabado", "La ola de calor sigue al menos hasta el sbado con temperaturas de entre 7 y 12C ms altas de lo normal", "El precio mayorista de la luz baja menos de lo previsto por el Gobierno en el primer da de aplicacin de la 'excepcin ibrica', "La ola de calor de junio en Espaa ha sido "intensa, extensa y extraordinaria", segn AEMET", "El calor deja 2.064 muertes en Espaa en julio", "La ola de calor deja en Espaa 360 muertos, 123 de ellos en la jornada del viernes", "Un virulent foc crema 95 hectrees al Pont de Vilomara i avana cap a zones habitades", "El clculo de muertes por la ola de calor en Espaa se cifra en 510 entre el 10 y el 16 de julio", "La ola de calor ya caus 679 muertes en Espaa en una semana", "Da domani caldo torrido: scatta l'allerta canicola", "Genve et Vaud dclenchent l'alerte canicule", "Canicule basse altitude pour une bonne partie de la Suisse", "Heat-health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency", "Heatwave alert as parts of UK experience hottest day of 2022 so far", "NHS England Heat-health watch alert: level 3 heatwave action", "What is a national heatwave emergency and what could it mean for the UK this week? It was predicted that the peak of the heatwave would be reached on Friday, 17 June, with the possibility of record-breaking temperatures in Zaragoza, Lleida and Crdoba. V Biljah letos doseen abs SLO rekord", "Dobro jutro, danes bo ponekod na zahodu e rahlo deevalo, drugod bo e deloma sonno in vetrovno. [32] Authorities reported the deaths of two others in work-related accidents,[33] which was raised to four on 28 July, all likely attributed to the extreme heat. The risks of extreme weather, including fires, drought and flash floods, will keep increasing rapidly unless emissions of greenhouse gases are reduced substantially.. From June to August 2022, persistent heatwaves affected parts of Europe, causing evacuations and heat-related deaths. by Peter A. July 23, 2022. in Netflix, Streaming. appreciated. Europe is reeling from a record-breaking heat wave this week, with forest fires raging in France, Spain and Portugal. [72], On the evening of 18 July, a large fire began in Massarosa, Lucca, which has destroyed 900ha (2,200 acres) as of 21July2022[update], reaching the province of Pisa. A Warner Bros. Eight out of the countrys 18 mainland districts have been placed under a red weather warning by the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). [117], The only points in Spain that were not affected are Asturias, the Canary Islands and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. [104], Along with periods of wind, long-lasting and severe droughts were mentioned as one of the key factors that facilitated the spread of the wildfires that broke out in the Karst Plateau around the southern part of the ItalySlovenia border on 17 July and became the most extensive spread of wildfires ever recorded in Slovenia three days later, when it was reported that an estimated 1,900ha (4,700 acres) of land were burnt. Rekord iz homogeniziranih nizov, vse leta 2003: Bilje 76, Podnanos 77, Tolmin 58, Koper 71, Vedrijan 58, LJ 53. Temperatures peaked on 23 July, reaching 3839C (100102F) in cities including Zagreb, Osijek, Karlovac, Slavonski Brod, Knin. Michel Spingler/AP MORE: How to look out for neighbors during an extreme heat wave But the heat Wednesday turns to Spain, Italy and Germany. Some models have been producing maximum temperatures in excess of 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of the UK over the coming weekend and beyond, the Met Offices Rebekah Sherwin said. "[118], The first day of application of the "Iberian exception", by which the regulated price of electricity is calculated with a cap on gas for its generation, was 15 June. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Why it matters: The heat wave upended life in several major industrialized nations and killed more than 1,000 people, a toll likely to increase. [103] By the end of the month, agriculture was affected by droughts in the entire country, although they were especially severe in its south-west. The affected regions were London, the East Midlands, the East, South East and South West England. No Result . [75], From 3 October a new heat wave (first high pressure from the Azores, and then an African anticyclone) hits Italy, bringing drought back to northern Italy[76] despite another 4 previous months of absent rains. Almost two-thirds of the region is under a drought warning or alert, wreaking havoc on broad sectors of the economy . [62], During the heatwave in Ireland, two people died in water-related incidents in County Carlow and Clare. In the United Kingdom, temperatures hit over 40 degrees Celsius, leading to at least 1,500 heat-related deaths and becoming the highest recorded in the country's history.Europe's efforts in the heat wave crisis are tackling devastating fires and negative impacts on the health, energy and economy sectors. - Hrek - met.hu", "A napi rekord megdlt, az abszolt majdnem", "jabb trtnelmi mlypont: mr csak 58 centi a Velencei-t vzllsa", "1901 ta a legszrazabb 7 hnapon vagyunk tl: az tlagos csapadkmennyisg csaknem fele hinyzik - Orszgos Vzgyi Figazgatsg", "letbe lpett a harmadfok hsgriaszts", "Itt a knikula, vizet osztogatnak a plyaudvarokon", "High temperature advisory issued for Ireland", "Met ireann issues heat warning as 32C 'possible', "Highest temp in over a century as mercury hits 33C in Dublin", "Temperatures hit 33C smashing July records and making it hottest day in over a century", "Man, 50, dies after falling from boat in Kerry", "Met ireann issue advisory for entire country as heatwave set to last all week", "Met ireann forecasts 'heatwave conditions' from Wednesday", "High temperature warning for Leinster and Munster", "Met ireann extends Status Yellow high temperature warning nationwide as hot spell continues", "Hottest August day on record as temperature hits 31.7C", "Heatwave: Hottest ever August day in Ireland as 31.7C degrees recorded at one weather station", "Status Orange thunderstorm warning issued for Ireland", "Man dies after getting into difficulty at Clare lake", "Man, 30s, drowns after getting into difficulty in Carlow river", "Four tourists rescued after getting into difficulty off Dublin coast", "Boy (8) rescued after swept out to sea in busy weekend for coast guard", "New record high temperature for August recorded as 37 water supplies in drought", "Italian wildfires 'three times worse' than average as heatwave continues", "Rome hits highest temperature on record as heat wave sweeps Europe", "Number of cities on heat-wave red alert to rise to 16", "Marmolada glacier collapse in Italy kills seven", "Italy declares state of emergency in drought-hit northern regions", "HUGE fire rages in Massarosa (Lucca) Italy as evacuations continue", "Incendio Massarosa: 800 ettari in fumo, 10 milioni di danni. Did you encounter any technical issues? The scorching summer of 2022 was made hotter by human-caused climate change. What has been forecast on the weather charts is a high probability of a powerful heatwave that will develop into southwestern Europe first, then gradually spread into western Europe this week. Many of the wildfires it breathed life into are still burning out of control. Europe is facing a tough winter, as inflation and energy prices continue to rise. [130], On 17 June, MeteoSwiss activated orange and yellow alerts for heatwaves in most of the country. . In . Double jets due to atmospheric circulation are also linked to the heatwave in Europe. [113], A special heat warning was activated by the AEMET on 10 June, but only for 12 provinces and with yellow alerts in Aragon, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Extremadura and Madrid, with an orange alert for Andalusia. [60][61], Met ireann issued a nationwide Status Orange thunderstorm warning on 14 August, with heavy downpours of rain and hail forecast. Mehamn reached 30.8C (87.4F), higher than its previous record for June by almost 10 degrees. Threat level: Scientists warn this isn't an aberration. Point national au 19 juillet 2022", "Canicule: 4 dcs au travail possiblement lis la chaleur", "Canicule intense et durable de juillet 2022: que faut-il retenir? ", "Kmetje do pomoi zaradi sue z interventnim zakonom? As countries around the globe rapidly adopt ways to cool their homes and businesses, it becomes more important to install cooling technology that doesn't contribute to higher temperatures in the future via carbon emissions. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much [109] On 18 August, temperatures of 34.0C (93.2F) or higher were expected in many parts of Slovenia. At the same time, political stalemates in Washington have made it unlikely for the Biden administration to advance its agenda to slash greenhouse gas emissions. The bottom line is that the recent European heat wave was caused by an amplification of the northern hemisphere wave pattern, with global warming contributing perhaps 5-10% of the warmth. Europe is experiencing a fresh wave of Ukrainian refugees who are being forced from their homes because Russian attacks on power stations have left them without heat and electricity.. And Hungary . [4], In June of that year, temperatures of 4043C (104109F) were recorded in parts of Europe, with most severe temperature anomalies in France, where several records were broken. A deadly heat wave in Western Europe has triggered intense wildfires, disrupted transportation and displaced thousands of people as the continent grapples with the impact of climate change. The PVPC is the voluntary price for the small consumer, for which more will be paid for electricity for compensation to thermal power plants and the greater use of gas and coal in the midst of a heatwave. The country's weather forecasters have issued a high-level heat alert for this first time. [53][54] The record highest temperature had been 33.3C (91.9F) at Kilkenny Castle in June 1887, but some in recent years have called for the reassessment of the previous record. France is in a similar predicament. [144][145], In total, there were about 3,200 heat-related deaths in the UK, 2,800 of whom were above the age of 65. This corresponds to 6,502 excess deaths. CNNs Brandon Miller contributed reporting. [81][82] In Stavanger, temperatures are forecasted to reach 32C (90F). damaged a busy runway at a London airport. Since Tuesday, more than 6,500 people have been evacuated from their homes and campsites as wildfires rage in the countrys southwestern regions, according to regional police on Thursday. We were getting typically 20 inquiries a day maybe for people interested in air conditioning," said Richard Salmon, director of The Air Conditioning Co., which is based in central London. Fewer than 10% of households in Europe owned air conditioners as of 2016, according to the International Energy Agency. Illustrated | Getty Images A brutal heat wave is bringing record-breaking temperatures to parts of Europe, including France, Portugal, the. [115] However, the weather conditions did not meet the official criteria to start the heatwave. [136] The Channel Islands potentially had a new record temperature as 38C (100F) was provisionally recorded in St Helier. 2. [22][23] In the nation's capital, Andorra la Vella, temperatures were recorded to be over 34C (93F), far higher than the average for the time of year. Autumn heat wave breaks records across Europe. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. The big picture: Western Europe's fourth region-wide, fierce heat wave of the summer is well underway. The UKs record high temperature is 38.7 degrees Celsius (101.7 degrees Fahrenheit), which could be surpassed, according to the Met Office. . July 28, 2022, 1:30 PM. Women fighting the heat in Seville, Spain on June 13, 2022. This toll, which includes 4,500 deaths in Germany, nearly 4,000 in Spain, more than 3,200 in the . A prolonged hot period is also expected to hit the United Kingdom. [151], Temperatures in Europe from 17 to 23 July 2022. Summer of 2022 was the hottest summer ever recorded for the whole continent of Europe . This page documents notable heat waves worldwide in 2022.Many heat waves were worsened by climate change and its effects.Notably, heat waves across Europe, which also affected the United Kingdom, started in June and continued throughout July into August.They caused continent-wide wildfires, with thousands dying due to heat-related causes. [122], In July, Extremadura experienced wildfires that spread to Salamanca in Castile and Len and burnt more than 4,000ha (9,900 acres). Workers in Amsterdam spray water on a bridge to prevent metal parts from . The alerts also remained activated for Aragon, Castile and Len, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia and Madrid at a yellow level, and at an orange level for Extremadura and Andalusia. [34], Temperatures exceeded 40C (104F) even in Brittany, which is unprecedented. [125], On 18 July, the Carlos III Health Institute reported an additional 150 heat-related deaths on 16 July, bringing the total death toll to 510,[126] which was raised to 679 the next day. [84] In st-Finnmark and Finnmarksvidda, temperatures on 21 and 22 July were predicted to reach 25C (77F). Similarly, when France had its deadliest heatwave in 2003, most of the 15,000 people who died were . [55], Met ireann issued a high-temperature advisory on 7 August, with temperatures forecast to reach above 25C (77F) for a period of five days or more from 10 to 14 August. estan: To je najveji poar v zgodovini Slovenije", "Na Krasu dobljena etapa, ne pa e bitka", "Na Krasu ostajata le e gasilska in poarna straa", "Petkove temperature dosegle 37,5 stopinj, najbolj vroe je bilo v Dobliah, Litiji in za Beigradom", "Dobro jutro, danes bo sonno, vroe in vetrovno, zveer bodo na zahodu prve nevihte. Temperatures reached catastrophic levels in France in 2019, when Paris saw a record 42.6 C in July. [116], On 12 June, temperatures reached 43.2C (109.8F) in Almadn (Ciudad Real), the highest value on the official start day of the heatwave. 12:49 PM EDT, Thu August 25, 2022. The heat wave in Europe should best be viewed as another deadly and startling warning regarding how far we've pushed the planet's climate into less hospitable territory, and how unprepared we are for what's coming. In Subice, the highest temperature was 38.3C (100.9F), which equals the record for highest June temperature (set in 2019). Why it matters: The heat wave upended life in several major industrialized nations and killed more than 1,000 people, a toll likely to increase. Portugal continues to be one of the countries hardest hit by the current heat wave across western Europe. [141], At least ten people died in water-related incidents and the London Fire Brigade declared a major incident after several fires broke out across the capital as a result of the heatwave. . [84] However, the Meteorological Institute does not believe that any national records will be broken. Duration: 01:07 2 days ago. Did you encounter any technical issues? Significantly more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to increased risk of water safety incidents.. [130], On 14 June, in view of the Met Office's forecast of high temperatures, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued level 2 "alert and readiness" alerts in several regions for the period between midnight on 16 June and midnight on 18 June. Between the lines: Nobody was fully prepared. The recent heat wave is a reminder that disasters are . [47], On 16 August, the National Meteorological Service issued a third-level heat warning, with temperatures forecast to reach above 35C (95F) from 17 to 19 August. [119], Rubn del Campo of AEMET stated that it was the "most intense heatwave for mid-June of, at least, the last 20 years. Unlike the U.S., European countries don't rely on air conditioning to cope with high temperatures. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The typically temperate nation of . New monthly records were also set on 1 July. According to the Civil Protection Authority, at least 135 people have been injured since the wildfires began. This data serves as an urgent reminder of the need for countries to go well beyond their nationally determined contributions so far pledged under the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to under 1.5C if possible, said the CCAG in the release. View All Result . A dog plays in a fountain in Lille, northern France, as Europe is under an unusually extreme heatwave, July 19, 2022. Officials in Spain and Portugal are bracing themselves for the hottest day of the heat wave so far. [70] A glacier collapse on the mountain of Marmolada on 4 July killed eleven, and was attributed to the abnormally warm temperatures. [14], The June heatwave was the result of an interaction among the high pressures that generate atmospheric stability; Tropical Storm Alex, the strong sunshine of the boreal summer and an air mass emanating from North Africa that had entered the Iberian Peninsula loaded with suspended dust that caused haze in the centre and south of the peninsula. Britain's weather forecaster has issued its first red "extreme heat" warning for . [107][108], On 5 August, temperatures exceeding 37.0C (98.6F) were recorded at five stations in the ARSO network, reaching 37.5C (99.5F) in Doblie, Litija and the Beigrad District of Ljubljana, and 37.1C (98.8F) in Celje and at Cerklje ob Krki Airport. [8][9][10], A third heatwave began in August with parts of France and Spain expected to reach temperatures as high as 38C (100F). Why are heat waves around the world getting more intense? And that we unfortunately expect the 2022 forest fire season could follow this trend," efovi said. One should note that major heatwaves periodically hit Europe, such as in 2003 and 1976. The heat is shifting east, into a swath of Europe extending from Germany to Sweden. [122], Parts of Spain are expected to reach temperatures as high as 38C (100F). A member of the armed forces walks near a forest fire in Palmela, Portugal on July 13. MORE: Photos of Europe's Deadly July Heat Wave. ECMWF forecasts are updated four times a day and the . In Europe heat wave 2022, the hot air has come from North Africa to Europe due to a slow-moving high-pressure area there. An analysis by the Climate Action Tracker last year found that none of the worlds major economies including the entire G20 had a plan that met their obligations under the Paris Agreement. [59], On 12 August, a temperature of 31.7C (89.1F) was reported at Oak Park, County Carlow, breaking the Irish temperature record for August. In light of the heightened risk, the countrys state of alarm is set to be extended until Sunday, Costa added. [44], On 2 August, Lake Velence reached record low water levels of 58cm (23in) due to severe drought. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. European heat wave devastates France Samuel Tissot 18 July 2022 By late Monday afternoon, 15,000 hectares of forest had burned, and 31,000 residents and tourists were evacuated from various. A child runs through a water fountain at Cinecitta World park, near Rome, Italy, July 23, 2022, during an ongoing heat wave across Europe. [88] On 26 June in Posk, a man died from suspected sunstroke. In its afternoon update, AEMET warned that Spain is set to experience its hottest day of the heat wave on Thursday. [121], Estimates from the Carlos III Health Institute placed the total June death toll at 830. ", "N fr "alle" en smak av sommeren: Kan bli opp mot 30 grader", "Temperaturer over 30 grader i Sr-Norge", "Varsler opp mot 32 grader i Sr-Norge onsdag", "Pogoda. The highest temperature recorded was 47.0C (116.6F) in Pinho, Portugal, on 14 July. Mon 20 Jun 2022 05.30 EDT Last modified on Mon 20 Jun 2022 11.44 EDT Thankfully, the heatwave is coming to an end this week across western Europe , with temperatures returning nearer to normal. Europe faces a growing heat wave crisis and lack of air conditioning. July 18, 2022 Europe is in the grips of a fierce heat wave, with temperatures this week set to break new records possibly leading to thousands of excess deaths. By the numbers: A staggering 34 weather . [36][37], A smaller heatwave affected southwestern France on 12 September, where temperatures reached as high as 40.1C (104.2F) in Bgaar. No Result . Absolutna najvija julijska temperatura (rnomelj, 5. julij 1950 - 40,6 C)", "Konni izplen: Metlika 38,3 C (prej 38,0) rnomelj Doblie 39,4 (38,0) []", "Zgodovinska vroina? Last week, as a heat wave swept across Europe, temperatures passed 40 degrees Celsius (or 104 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time in British history, grounding planes . Heat waves in Europe, they say, are increasing in frequency and intensity at a faster rate than almost any other part of the planet, including the Western United States. More than 7,400 acres of forest have been burned in the Leiria district in central Portugal, according to the municipality of Leiria. [11], Although temperatures in most places in Europe subsided in August, a smaller heatwave impacted France on 12 September, with temperatures reaching 40.1C (104.2F). London itself was. The severity of the heat could rival the 2003 heat wave when over 30,000 people lost their lives, both directly and indirectly, due to the heat, according to Roys. 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