Extreme Heatwave Forecast for North Africa
North Africa is bracing for an intense heatwave in the coming days, according to a warning from climatologist Hamdi Hached. A severe weather phenomenon known as a “heat dome” is expected to settle over the region, leading to dangerously high temperatures. This event occurs when a mass of hot air becomes trapped under a high-pressure system, preventing air from circulating and causing heat to build up relentlessly. This impending weather pattern signals a significant environmental and public health challenge for several nations across the region.
A Worsening Global Trend
While once considered a rare occurrence, this type of thermal event is becoming more frequent and intense due to global climate change. The European Copernicus program has observed a clear intensification of summer heatwaves, confirming this alarming pattern. The impending North African heatwave follows similar recent events worldwide. A heat dome recently impacted more than sixteen states across the United States, and before that, countries including Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, and Saudi Arabia endured scorching temperatures that exceeded 42°C. This global context underscores that the heatwave is not an isolated incident but part of a broader, escalating climatic crisis.
According to Hached’s forecast, the countries directly in the path of this heat dome include Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Libya. He specifically highlighted that coastal zones will face a particularly difficult situation, with the extreme heat being accompanied by high humidity, creating oppressive and hard-to-endure conditions. Such extreme weather episodes are known to cause significant health issues, including sleep disturbances, severe physical fatigue, and respiratory problems, posing a serious risk to vulnerable populations.
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