Khaberni - In June 2020, the Arctic region recorded a historical temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, the highest ever in its history.
Today, meteorological experts are warning of a new heatwave approaching the region near the 29 degrees Celsius mark.
In this context, the Russian 'Weather and Nature' channel on Telegram reported that the temperature in the Arctic region is rising at a rate almost three times faster than the average on Earth. This upward trend in harsh temperatures has been clearly evident for the past six years.
According to forecasts by the Russian Meteorological Center, temperatures in the city of 'Verkhoyansk' located beyond the Arctic Circle are expected to reach 27 degrees Celsius by the end of this week, and will approach the 29 degrees Celsius barrier by Tuesday, the seventh of July. The city of Verkhoyansk in the Russian Republic of Yakutia experienced an unprecedented peak of heat in June 2020, when the mercury in the thermometer soared to 38 degrees Celsius above zero. Subsequently, the World Meteorological Organization ratified this figure as the absolute maximum ever recorded in the Arctic throughout history. What is truly astonishing is the stark contrast to the usual climate of the city of 'Verkhoyansk'; the city is known for its harsh, extremely cold winters, where temperatures drop to about 32 degrees Celsius below zero. In June, however, the weather is usually much more moderate, rarely crossing the 16 degrees Celsius mark.
In this regard, experts assert that this sudden temperature leap would have been nearly impossible without climate change. The record temperature in 'Verkhoyansk' is not just a transient event or coincidence, but a glaring reflection of a general rule: the accelerated warming in northern latitudes represents a real alarm bell, reminding us of the depth and seriousness of the environmental changes our planet is undergoing today.
The acceleration of polar warming represents a global environmental threat, with consequences extending beyond the Arctic Circle, manifested in the melting of the permafrost and the release of greenhouse gases, thus accelerating climate change. The melting of ice will also lead to rising sea levels, threatening to submerge coastal cities, and reduce the Earth's capacity to reflect heat, placing the international community in front of the necessity of taking urgent climate actions.
