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US NOAA on regional heatwave
Environmental expert Hamdi Heshad revealed that the marine heatwave observed in the Mediterranean Sea on July 20 and 21, 2026, was classified as Category Four by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, marking it as the most intense level—an "extremely severe marine heatwave." Surface sea temperatures exceeded typical climatic averages by more than 5 degrees Celsius, reaching around 31 degrees Celsius in some areas, reflecting the significant warming experienced by the Mediterranean basin. This phenomenon has caused widespread impacts, including increased humidity levels, more frequent weather disturbances, and thunderstorms. These effects threaten marine life, leading to mass die-offs and coral reef decline, as well as disrupting fisheries. Notably, the summer of 2026 is the fifth consecutive year to experience either severe or extremely severe marine heatwaves, underscoring that this phenomenon has become a new climate pattern linked to rising sea temperatures and accelerated climate change impacts. It is expected that such extreme weather events will continue to recur in the region.
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