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On Monday, August 12, 2024, the temperature in Cambridge, Britain reached a staggering 34.8°C, the highest temperature of the year so far. Last July, it peaked at 32°C.
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In 2022, during this period, it reached 40.3°C. It is the first time since August 13, 2022, that the temperature soared so high in Britain. The ocean in Southport, Britain, has receded. While the beach remains, there's no water, leaving beachgoers unable to enjoy the waves.
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The Meteorological Department noted that since 1961, this is the 11th year with such extreme temperatures. Out of these 11 years, eight have occurred after 2000, with six in the last decade alone.
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Britain and the rest of Europe are not accustomed to such heat. For them, it's a heatwave, highlighting the growing issues of global warming and rising temperatures.
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Hospitals are seeing an influx of people with heat-related health problems and illnesses. Last year, Europe endured a horrific heatwave, resulting in a staggering 47,000 deaths continent-wide. This was revealed in a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).
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Southern Europe was hit the hardest last year by the extreme heat. It was the hottest year on record globally. With climate change, both Europe and the world are witnessing rising temperatures, creating major environmental challenges.
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Scientists predicted about 60,000 heat-related deaths, and the actual count was close. Many of the fatalities were among the homeless population.
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For the past two decades, Europeans have been trying to adapt to the increasing temperatures. Early warning systems are improving, but the heat remains a challenge. ISGlobal researcher Elissa Gallo stated that they examined data from 35 European countries.
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Hospital records showed 47,690 heatwave-related deaths last year, with the highest numbers in Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, and Spain due to the severe impact of the heatwaves.
