The term “heat wave” appeared not so long ago. It refers to the phenomenon of a sharp increase in temperature in a particular area and its preservation for a certain period of time – usually up to several weeks. Because different temperatures are considered abnormally high for different areas, there is no single approach to determining the parameters of heat waves. However, it is safe to say that such events are occurring more and more recently.

What was the name of the heat wave and why is it important?

Another such wave has covered Europe and the USA and has been causing problems and deaths among the population for about two months. For example, last month in Portugal the temperature rose to 47 degrees Celsius, and in the UK it was recorded as 42 degrees. Therefore, they even wrapped the bridge with foil to prevent the destruction of its old hull.

Previously, meteorologists only named hurricanes and strong storms. This is real It should draw public attention to the rapidly increasing problem of heat disasters and make it clear that heat waves are now with us for a long time..

According to the World Health Organization, the number of people suffering from an increase in daily temperature is increasing by 125 million per year.