Climate change made Canada heatwave 150 times more likely

12 Jul 2021

Climate change made Canada heatwave 150 times more likely

Climate change made Canada heatwave 150 times more likelyA few days ago, we read about the record heatwave in parts of Canada and the US. The record-breaking heatwave lasted from 25 June to 1 July 2021 and it led to many deaths and wildfires.

We are all aware that climate change is leading to global warming. This, in turn, leads to more extreme weather like hurricanes and heatwaves.

A new study says that the heatwave that struck parts of Canada and the United States would have been extremely unlikely without global warming and climate change.
What does the study say?
Since the end of the 19th century, climate change has made it 150 times more likely for temperatures to reach close to 50°C in the Pacific Northwest region (Canada, US). Climate scientists also warn that if global warming increases, such heatwaves might occur every five to ten years in the future.

The severe heatwave could also have been partly affected by earlier drought conditions. But scientists say that this is a warning that we have to study heat waves more. This way, city planners and emergency workers can be prepared for such events which affect us all.

Last Sunday, Death Valley in California, US also recorded temperatures of 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 Celsius). If it is confirmed, it would be one of the highest ever recorded on Earth.

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