Heatwaves are wreaking havoc across the world causing record-breaking temperatures on land and in the ocean. In Texas, a heat dome has pushed the power grid to its limit, with no end in sight. Solar and battery storage are helping to prevent blackouts.
Spain has experienced its hottest ever temperature for April, with a temperature of 38.8C recorded on the 27th. A heatwave, driven by hot African air and a slow moving weather system, has hit the country, reaching temperatures 10-15C above average for April. Experts have described the heat as extreme, with some locations experiencing record temperatures that have never been seen before in April. Climate change is likely playing a role in the heatwave, with the likelihood of forest fires increasing. The ongoing drought in many parts of Spain is also affecting agriculture, with farmers experiencing difficulties due to the lack of rain. The heatwave is not an isolated event, with many countries across the world experiencing record-breaking temperatures in the first few months of this year.
The World Meteorological Organization has released its annual report on the global climate for 2022, revealing record-breaking heat, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels. The report also highlights the impact of extreme weather events on populations worldwide and the urgent need for improved early warning systems. Read on for more information.
The study “Increasing heat and rainfall extremes now far outside […]
This heat has rapidly melted any snow remaining on the ground and has caused the thawing of the top layer of the permanently frozen soil. The water from the thaw is unable to percolate down through the frozen layers below. That causes even more thawing.
This week, a vast heat dome enveloped western Canada and the north-western US, temperatures had nowhere to go but up.
Global News: Several buildings have been destroyed in Lytton, B.C. […]
