This week, southern and central Spain, Portugal, and southern France have witnessed record-breaking heat, with temperatures climbing to the mid-30s Celsius. Notably, Amareleja in Portugal hit 39.5C, the joint-highest for May. This heatwave comes alongside severe drought conditions that delay crop growth, causing alarm among farmers. The hot weather is expected to continue into the following week, with further record temperatures anticipated. Additionally, Canada is seeing similar heat, indicating that warmer weather is not confined to Europe. The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is also predicted to be busier than usual, exacerbating climatic concerns.
The record-breaking heat in southern and central Europe raises major concerns, particularly among farmers facing challenges due to the worst drought seen in decades.
With temperatures reaching as high as 39.5C in Portugal and 39.1C in Spain, Europe is experiencing an early summer heatwave amidst severe drought conditions.
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