Summer 2024 is writing pages from record in our country. July turned out to be the hottest month ever in Central and Southern Italy, with record temperatures that put cities like Rome and Pisa to the test.
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The capital surpassed all previous records, with an average of 34,8 degrees and almost uninterrupted tropical nights.
L'heat wave shows no signs of abating: Ferragosto promises to be a scorching hot month, with temperatures well above seasonal averages.
This critical situation has triggered a drought alarm, especially in the South, where water basins such as Occhito are close to exhaustion.
A fiery summer
Thermometers skyrocketed, with values exceeding 40°C in many regions. The capital recorded an average of 34,8 degrees, a figure never so high since records began. Even the nights brought little relief, with minimum temperatures well above seasonal averages.
The causes of this exceptional heat
Experts attribute this phenomenon to climate change, which is making extreme events such as tsunamis more frequent and intense. heat. Rising global temperatures, driven primarily by greenhouse gas emissions, are changing weather patterns and making our planet increasingly warmer.
The consequences
The consequences of this extreme heat are multiple and worrying:
Health impacts: Increased cases of heat stroke, dehydration, respiratory problems, especially among older people and children.
Drought: Decrease in water reserves, with serious repercussions on agriculture and the ecosystem.
Fires: Increased risk of forest fires, which can devastate entire territories and endanger the lives of people and animals.
Damage to the economy: Negative impacts on sectors such as tourism, agriculture and energy.
The forecast for August
Le Forecasts for August are not comforting. The heat is expected to persist, even if with some slight attenuation. Temperatures will remain above the seasonal average, especially in the central hours of the day. The drought alarm, especially in the South, is increasingly worrying.
Cosa possiamo fare?
Faced with this climate emergency, it is essential to act at all levels:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Adopt more sustainable behaviors, such as using public transportation, saving energy and reducing consumption.
Adapting to climate change: Making our cities more resilient to heat, through the creation of green areas, the installation of efficient irrigation systems and the promotion of correct behavior by citizens.
Supports scientific research: Invest in research to better understand the mechanisms of climate change and develop innovative solutions.
Summer 2024 is teaching us an important lesson: climate change is a reality and we must face it with determination. Each of us can do our part to build a more sustainable future.
Article published on 3 August 2024 - 10:04
