A heat dome refers to a high-pressure system that traps hot air in a specific region, leading to prolonged periods of excessively high temperatures. This phenomenon often occurs during the summer months and is associated with clear skies, limited wind, and little to no precipitation.
As the world grapples with the increasingly unpredictable impacts of climate change, the recent weather events unfolding across Europe serve as a stark reminder of the profound and often disruptive changes our planet is undergoing.
Egypt is experiencing a scorching heat wave as summer draws to a close. According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), temperatures will reach unusually high levels due to the El Niño phenomenon and a low-pressure system affecting the region.
A severe heatwave is forecasted to intensify over western and central Europe in mid-August, bringing record-breaking temperatures to several countries, including France, Germany, Benelux, Italy, and the UK.
Forecasters predict the peak of the heatwave to hit on Thursday and Friday of this week (July 11th-12th, 2024).
This year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca has been marred by a devastating heatstroke outbreak, with the official death toll reaching nearly 500.
