In late June and early July, Europe experienced extreme temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, resulting in school closures and bans on outdoor work in Italy. This heatwave fueled wildfires across multiple countries. Conversely, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay faced an unusual polar cold wave, with temperatures 10-15 degrees Celsius below average, leading to record lows in Buenos Aires. Snow fell in the Atacama Desert, marking a decade since the last occurrence. Meteorologists attributed the cold wave to a polar air mass escape from Antarctica, prompting governments to address rising electricity demands.
In June and early July, a heatwave enveloped Europe, recording temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius, prompting school closures and outdoor work bans in Italy.
During the same period, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay experienced a rare polar cold wave, with temperatures plummeting 10-15 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average.
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