Key Points
- El Nino's effect has led to a record-breaking sea water temperature
- A prolonged heat wave was experienced in Europe
- Fires have burned 500,000 hectares of land
By the Numbers
20.97°C500,000 hectares49 million
The sea water temperature in the world reached a record level in July. Along with the El Nino effect, a prolonged heat wave was experienced in Europe. The major rivers in Europe, such as the Seine, Rhine, and Danube, have low water levels.
The heat wave and drought in Europe have caused fires, resulting in the burning of 500,000 hectares of land. The effects of El Nino are being felt globally. According to the World Food Program, El Nino could lead to 49 million people facing acute food insecurity.
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- What is El Nino?
- El Nino is a periodic increase in sea water temperature in the Pacific Ocean.
- Why did Europe experience a heat wave?
- Europe experienced a heat wave due to the effects of El Nino and a prolonged high-pressure system that trapped heat.
- What are the global effects of El Nino?
- El Nino is being felt globally. According to the World Food Program, El Nino could lead to 49 million people facing acute food insecurity.
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