Tunisia and Algeria recorded some of the hottest temperatures in the world on Tuesday, as an extreme heat wave spiked across the Mediterranean region. Tozeur, an inland community in southwest Tunisia, recorded a high of 46.9°C (more than 116°F). Large parts of North Africa and southern European nations along the Mediterranean Sea have been hit by meteorological conditions that drive the heat waves, WMO said on Tuesday. The marine heatwave can have impacts on species migration, extinctions, and invasive species that affect fisheries and aquaculture. Climate change is causing the African continent to warm much faster than other parts of the world, with the Middle East and North Africa especially vulnerable to changes in heat and water resources.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2023 20:14 UTC