39°C heatwaves in Balkans and Europe cause forest fires and dry up Serbia's Rusanda salt lake; meteorologist warns of increased frequency due to climate change.
Severe heatwaves in the Balkans and Europe have caused forest fires and unprecedented drying up of Serbia's Rusanda salt lake. Temperatures in affected countries reached around 39°C. Meteorologist Vladimir Djurdjevic warns that such heatwaves may become more frequent due to climate change. In response, the World Bank has called for significant investment in the Western Balkans to mitigate climate change impacts.
July 17, 2024
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