Malawi warns of heatwave with temperatures reaching 44 degrees Celsius.

Báo Quốc Tế•13/10/2023

People in Malawi are on high alert as they face the imminent threat of an extreme heatwave that could push temperatures to a scorching 44°C.

Biến đổi khí hậu: Malawi cảnh báo nắng nóng 44 độ C

Malawi is about to experience a heatwave with temperatures reaching around 44 degrees Celsius. (Source: Malawi 24)

Authorities are urging people to exercise caution by avoiding alcohol and caffeine, as these drinks can lead to dehydration in such harsh conditions.

The country's meteorological agency warns that while high temperatures are not uncommon in October, heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and severe due to the effects of climate change.

This catastrophic situation reflects the intense heatwaves that ravaged parts of North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Mexico in July.

Climate experts are sounding the alarm for 2023, predicting it will be a year of record-breaking temperatures.

This unwelcome milestone is believed to be due to rising greenhouse gas emissions and the effects of El Niño weather phenomena.

Malawi's Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department has issued an advisory, warning residents to prepare for prolonged hot and uncomfortable weather, which is forecast to last through the end of this week.

Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 44°C in the southern Shire Valley and 40°C in northern areas along Lake Malawi.

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