Portugal's Deadly Heatwave and Europe's Fiery Crisis: A Climate Emergency Unfolds
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Portugal's Deadly Heatwave and Europe's Fiery Crisis: A Climate Emergency Unfolds

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Summary:

  • 284 deaths in Portugal due to the heatwave, mostly among the elderly

  • Record-breaking 46.6°C in Mora, with temperatures expected to hit 40°C in key regions

  • Wildfires in Spain and France cause lockdowns, injuries, and transport disruptions

  • Hungary's sudden storm leads to power outages and infrastructure damage

  • Climate change cited as a key factor in Europe's extreme weather patterns

Portugal has recorded 284 deaths during an intense heatwave, with the majority being individuals over 85 years old. The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) warns of potential increases as temperatures in the Alentejo region remain dangerously high. The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere predicts the heatwave will persist until mid-week, with valleys like Douro and Tagus expecting up to 40 degrees Celsius. This follows a record-breaking 46.6 degrees Celsius in Mora, near Lisbon.

Meanwhile, Spain battles wildfires, locking down 18,000 residents in Tarragona after two fatalities in Catalonia. Firefighting efforts are challenged by strong winds and rugged terrain. France faces similar wildfires, with injuries and motorway closures reported. Marseille Airport suspended flights due to nearby fires, and regions like Var and Vaucluse are on red alert.

Hungary experiences a dramatic weather shift, from storms causing widespread damage to a sudden drop in temperatures, feeling like late autumn. Croatia and Serbia also suffer from severe weather, with hailstorms damaging infrastructure and wildfires endangering villages and crops.

Experts link these extreme weather events across Europe to climate change, highlighting the urgent need for action.

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