The Northern Hemisphere is scorching hot! World Health Organization warns of high temperatures | El Ni ñ o | Northern Hemisphere
Affected by global climate warming and the El Ni ñ o phenomenon, the scorching heat has swept through most parts of the northern hemisphere since the beginning of summer this year, breaking records for high temperatures in many areas. The World Health Organization warned on the 19th that extreme high temperatures in the northern hemisphere are putting increasing pressure on the healthcare system, and vulnerable groups are being more severely impacted.
On the 19th, the World Health Organization warned that the impact of extreme heat on physical health cannot be ignored, as it may worsen existing illnesses and even lead to disability or death. The World Health Organization recommends paying attention to the impact of extreme high temperatures on vulnerable groups such as the elderly, infants, and the homeless. In addition, the World Health Organization emphasizes that an increase in the number of people seeking medical treatment due to high temperatures means that the healthcare system will bear greater pressure.
Experts from the World Meteorological Organization said on the 18th that most areas of the Mediterranean, Asia, and the southern United States have been hit by "hot domes" recently. "Hot dome" is an atmospheric phenomenon in summer. Under static and dry summer conditions, a large amount of warm air accumulates, and the high pressure from the Earth's atmosphere suppresses the warm air downwards. As the air is compressed, the temperature becomes higher. The action of high pressure is like a dome, causing the temperature below it to become higher and higher.
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The World Meteorological Organization announced earlier this month that the tropical Pacific has formed El Ni ñ o conditions for the first time in seven years, which could lead to global temperature spikes, destructive weather, and climate patterns.
El Ni ñ o is a naturally occurring climate pattern associated with warming ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific, affecting ocean currents and air currents in the Pacific Rim and causing weather changes in various regions. Typically, areas with low rainfall may experience flooding, while some areas with high rainfall may experience drought. The World Meteorological Organization has stated that extreme weather is becoming increasingly frequent in the context of global warming, highlighting the urgency of striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible.