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Banjaluka sets record with 30 consecutive tropical days amid regional heatwaves
Extreme weather events are impacting several regions across Europe and the Balkans. In Banjaluka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a record-breaking heatwave has resulted in 30 consecutive tropical days with maximum temperatures of at least 30 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists note that such intense and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a more frequent pattern, with nine of the ten longest sequences of tropical days in the city occurring after the year 2000.
In France, extreme heat is linked to a rise in drowning incidents, with 301 cases reported since June 19, a 14 percent increase compared to the previous year. French authorities also noted an excess of 7,300 deaths related to heat between late May and July. The heat has also caused operational issues at the Golfech nuclear power plant due to river temperatures and led to the evacuation of over 200,000 people in the Gironde region due to wildfire risks.
Further heat is expected in the Balkan region, with temperatures in parts of Bosnia and Montenegro forecasted to reach between 37 and 42 degrees Celsius. In Croatia, the summer has been marked by the longest recorded heatwave since 1950, accompanied by significant drought and low water levels in rivers.
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Banja Luka · Banjaluka · Copernicus · France · Marina Ferrari · Nedim Sladić · Podgorica · Republic of Srpska Hydrometeorological Service · Republički hidrometeorološki zavod Srpske
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- [● 2 SOURCES] France recorded 301 drowning cases since June 19, a 14 percent increase from the previous year. www.mojkraj.hr · www.dan.co.me
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nine of the ten longest sequences of tropical days in Banjaluka have occurred since the year 2000. banjaluka.net · srpskainfo.com · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 5 SOURCES] The previous record for consecutive tropical days in Banjaluka was 26 days, set in 2022. banjaluka.net · srpskainfo.com · radiosarajevo.ba · www.vecernji.ba · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] The European continent is warming at twice the global average rate. www.mojkraj.hr · www.dan.co.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Croatia experienced its longest recorded heatwave since 1950 during the month of August. www.tportal.hr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Banjaluka recorded 30 consecutive tropical days with maximum temperatures of at least 30 degrees Celsius. banjaluka.net · srpskainfo.com · www.vijesti.ba · www.vecernji.ba
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in parts of the Balkan region are expected to reach between 37 and 42 degrees Celsius. www.pvinformer.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari described the rise in drownings as tragic. www.mojkraj.hr · www.dan.co.me