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English: The Mediterranean region is enduring a severe heatwave, resulting in a series of extreme weather events that have left behind a trail of devastation. On 24 July, temperatures reached unprecedented heights, breaking records in multiple cities. In Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, the air temperature soared to a sweltering 49°C, while in Palermo, Sicily (Italy), the thermometer peaked at 47°C, significantly surpassing its previous all-time heat record set in 1791 by a staggering 2°C. In addition to the heatwave, the Mediterranean Basin is also grappling with severe wildfires. On the same day, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites captured a massive smoke plume generated by the ongoing wildfires in North Africa. Algeria, in particular, has been hit hard by the wildfires which have claimed the lives of 34 people. Neighbouring Tunisia has also been affected, with one significant blaze ravaging the border town of Melloula and prompting the evacuation of at least 300 residents. |
Date | 25 July 2023 (upload date) |
Source | Unprecedented Weather Extremes Devastate the Mediterranean Region |
Author | European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery |
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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2023
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