Hans, the strong storm that hit the Nordic countries, has caused a change in the air flow due to the currents of the currents. This could be a prerequisite for the return of extreme heat in southern European countries, including Spain, Bloomberg reported, citing forecasts from meteorologists.
Record high temperatures are expected in parts of Spain this week. In the countryside near Seville, temperatures will reach a maximum of 44°C. If the heatwave returns to the region, the risk of large-scale forest fires flaring up again will increase. Previously, more than 430 hectares of land in Catalonia were destroyed by natural disasters.
Previously, Cypriot authorities have faced an increase in fires caused by strong winds and asked for help from European Union leaders to extinguish them: On August 4, a strong fire broke out around the Arassa Dam north of the city of Limassol. The natural disaster burned down an area of 10 square kilometers. Experts warn that most countries in Southern Europe could be affected by extreme weather events in the near future.
8 in total. Seven million people in Spain have been affected by drought and heat this summer. Due to the extreme drought in recent months, reservoirs in rural areas were on average only 42% full. In response to this situation, the Government has decided to restrict water use. This measure affected several regions and provinces, including Catalonia, Andalusia, the autonomous regions of Aragon and Extremadura, Galicia and the Balearic Islands.
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