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[INTERNATIONAL] · Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia · 25 sources

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Balkan region faces record heat and extreme weather shifts

The Balkan region is experiencing significant climatic shifts, marked by record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather patterns. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, summer 2026 has been identified as one of the hottest on record, with Mostar and Bihać specifically recording their highest-ever seasonal temperatures. Scientific analysis suggests that these extreme heat events are becoming increasingly frequent due to human-induced climate change.

In Serbia, August 2026 was recorded as the hottest and second driest August since 1951. Research conducted by experts from the University of Belgrade indicates that the probability of such an extreme August has increased approximately 39 times compared to mid-20th-century conditions.

As the season transitions, weather forecasts for the region indicate a shift toward autumn. While some areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina may experience local frost on mountain highlands and increased cloudiness with rain, other parts of the Balkans are seeing a stabilization of temperatures. However, the long-term trend highlights a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves and droughts across the region.

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Bihać · Bosna i Hercegovina · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Crna Gora · Federalni hidrometeorološki zavod · Montenegro · Mostar · Nedim Sladić · Sarajevo · Serbia · Srbija · World Weather Attribution

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Sutra (13. septembra) ujutru lokalno mraz, koji se očekuje na planinskim visoravnima i mrazištima centralne i istočne Bosne. www.banjaluka.com · banjaluka.net
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] U Mostaru i Bihaću zabilježeno je najtoplije ljeto ikada jajce-online.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ljeto 2026. bilo je među najtoplijim od početka mjerenja. jajce-online.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Srbija imala najtopliji i drugi najsušniji august od početka mjerenja www.072info.com · www.oslobodjenje.ba
  • [● 2 SOURCES] klimatske promjene vjerovatnoću pojave ovako toplog augusta povećale približno 39 puta. 6yka.com · www.oslobodjenje.ba

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