Weather Panorama | Severe heat waves, torrents, and floods dominated the world's atmosphere during the month of June 2024

Arabia Weather - During the month of June, the world witnessed severe heat waves and widespread floods that affected many countries and continents. Temperatures rose to unprecedented levels in some areas, leading to forest fires and increased demand for energy. At the same time, other areas were subjected to torrential rains and flash floods that caused widespread destruction of infrastructure and homes, and forced thousands of people to evacuate. These extreme weather phenomena It is part of the climate changes taking place on Earth.

Below are the most prominent global weather events:

Heat waves:

Heat waves in South Asia: As Southeast Asian countries were exposed to severe heat waves, especially in India, temperatures rose significantly, with temperatures recorded higher than normal by up to 6 degrees Celsius, leading to widespread deaths and heat stress.

Heat waves hit the Arab world, during which record numbers of temperatures were recorded, especially in Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, including:

• Jordanian Meteorology announces June 6 of this year as the hottest month in Jordan in 100 years. Click for details

• 47.8 in the city of Aqaba - Jordan. It is believed that the maximum temperature recorded in the city of Aqaba is the highest ever recorded for the month (June) since the beginning of recording climate records, and it is one of the highest temperatures recorded for the month of June.
• 51 degrees Celsius in Basra, which is considered the hottest temperature in the world.

• 51.8 Celsius in Mecca during the Hajj season and the death of hundreds of pilgrims
• 59.1 at Aswan Airport - Egypt, which is considered the highest documented temperature for the African continent during the month of June.

Storms, floods and torrents:

Severe floods in the United States: Some areas in the United States witnessed heavy rains that caused widespread flooding and damage, especially in the south and east, including the US state of Texas.

Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season: The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, formed over the western Gulf of Mexico and led to flooding on the southern U.S. coast.

Heavy rains in China: China experienced heavy rains, especially in southern regions, resulting in widespread flooding and significant damage.