In the summer months of 2023, the world experienced a sweltering heat wave not felt in recent memory. This wasn’t just a routine warm spell – it was a blistering wave of heat breaking records across the globe. For Germany, the findings revealed that about seven million of its residents experienced daily maximum temperatures surpassing 25 degrees Celsius. Countries like Italy, Greece, Spain, the United States, China, and India also experienced heightened heat exposure during these months. Adaptive strategiesRecognizing the severe health implications of such heat exposure, state institutions sprang into action.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 24, 2023 20:30 UTC