Sunday this week was the hottest day on record, globally, until Monday rolled around. The world records the hottest day on record… for second day in a row as the global average surface air temperatures on Monday were 17.15C, following 17.09C on Sunday. Both are warmer than previous records of 17.08C from July 2023.
This climate change data is based on preliminary data from Copernicus EU, The Earth Observation component of the EU Space Programme, which can be compared to NASA in the US.
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The Middle East has been hotter than ever. Some 1300 pilgrims dropped dead from heat exhaustion during Hajj in Saudi Arabia in June.
In the United Arab Emirates temperatures regularly climb above 40°C (104°F), and heath problems are being noticed by healthcare professionals dealing with a daily influx of heat-related illnesses – from heat exhaustion and dehydration to exacerbations of chronic conditions according to local news Alarabiya.
Rescue centers in the UAE are warning that soaring temperatures in Dubai are leading to an annual wave of animal abandonment across the country. Don’t worry you won’t find a cheetah on the street. Ownership of wild animals is now banned.
Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Abouelyazed Elshafei, a neurologist at Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, told Al Arabiya English soaring temperatures have led to several heat-related complaints at emergency rooms: “As a neurologist, we have observed worsening of previous medical problems because of exposure to too much heat, such as hypertension dehydration, multiple sclerosis-related symptoms, migraine and headaches,” he said. “Some people can develop seizures, brain injury, and kidney injury because of heat stroke.”
Countries like Bahrain have started a daily siesta time for foreign workers so they won’t be working in the mid-day sun. And while summer workouts are a fine welcome after the snow, rain and cold days of winter, consider these tips before running or doing vigorous exercise in the hot summer sun.
