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RTÉ News
07-08-2025
- Climate
- RTÉ News
Reindeer suffer as Finland swelters in record heatwave
A record-long heatwave in Finland has caused suffering and even deaths of reindeer as temperatures remained above 25C. Finland had 22 days of temperatures over 30C, the longest such heatwave since records began in 1961, the Finnish Meteorological Institute said yesterday, In the arctic town of Rovaniemi, which bills itself as the hometown of Santa Claus, temperatures hit 26C today. Anne Ollila, director of the country's Reindeer Herders' Association, said that while the animals can cope well in freezing temperatures, heat is "a different story". "We have had a very long and harsh heatwave period here in Lapland, and the reindeer have suffered greatly as a result," she said. Fleeing from predators such as wolves, for example, is particularly taxing for reindeer in the heat, she said. "They are unable to regulate their body temperature sufficiently and overheat," Ms Ollila said. "Not all reindeer have survived the heatwave, but there have been no reports of mass deaths." Typically roaming in forests during the summer, many of the animals are instead seeking shade and escaping horseflies and mosquitos near settlements, at times in people's backyards. Compared to other parts of the planet, the Arctic region is heating more rapidly due to climate change. Of the continents overall, Europe has seen the fastest warming per decade since 1990, followed closely by Asia, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Scientists say recurring heatwaves are a marker of global warming and are expected to become more frequent, longer and more intense.
CTV News
05-08-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Reindeer suffer as Finland swelters in record heatwave
Helsinki, Finland — A record-long heatwave in Finland has caused suffering and even deaths of reindeer, prompting alarm among herders as temperatures remained above 25 C on Tuesday. Finland recently had 22 days of temperatures over 30 C, the longest such heatwave since records began in 1961, the Finnish Meteorological Institute said Monday. In the arctic town of Rovaniemi, which bills itself the hometown of Santa Claus, temperatures hit 26 C on Tuesday. Anne Ollila, director of the country's Reindeer Herders' Association, said that while the animals can cope well in freezing temperatures, heat is 'a different story'. 'We have had a very long and harsh heatwave period here in Lapland, and the reindeer have suffered greatly as a result,' she said. Fleeing from predators such as wolves, for example, is particularly taxing for reindeer in the heat, she said. 'They are unable to regulate their body temperature sufficiently and overheat,' Ollila said. 'Not all reindeer have survived the heatwave, but there have been no reports of mass deaths.' Typically roaming in forests during the summer, many of the animals are instead seeking shade and escaping horseflies and mosquitos near settlements, at times in people's backyards. Compared to other parts of the planet, the Arctic region is heating more rapidly due to climate change. Of the continents overall, Europe has seen the fastest warming per decade since 1990, followed closely by Asia, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Scientists say recurring heatwaves are a marker of global warming and are expected to become more frequent, longer and more intense.
Straits Times
05-08-2025
- Climate
- Straits Times
Reindeer suffer as Finland swelters in record heatwave
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Not all reindeer have survived the heatwave, but there have been no reports of mass deaths. HELSINKI - A record-long heatwave in Finland has caused suffering and even deaths of reindeer, prompting alarm among herders as temperatures remained above 25 deg C on Aug 5. Finland recently had 22 days of temperatures over 30 deg C, the longest such heatwave since records began in 1961, the Finnish Meteorological Institute said on Aug 4. In the arctic town of Rovaniemi, which bills itself the hometown of Santa Claus, temperatures hit 26 deg C on Aug 5. Ms Anne Ollila, director of the country's Reindeer Herders' Association, said that while the animals can cope well in freezing temperatures, heat is 'a different story'. 'We have had a very long and harsh heatwave period here in Lapland, and the reindeer have suffered greatly as a result,' she said. Fleeing from predators such as wolves, for example, is particularly taxing for reindeer in the heat, she said. 'They are unable to regulate their body temperature sufficiently and overheat,' Ms Ollila said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore More train rides taken in first half-year, but overall public transport use stays below 2019 levels Asia Philippines, India shore up ties amid China tensions, US tariff risks Singapore 'She had a whole life ahead of her': Boyfriend mourns Yishun fatal crash victim Singapore Doctor hounded ex-girlfriend, threatened to share her intimate photos, abducted her off street Asia Trump's transactional foreign policy fuels 'US scepticism' in Taiwan Singapore Beauty industry consumers hit by 464% rise in prepayment losses in first half of 2025 Singapore Over 5,900 vape products found in car at Woodlands Checkpoint Singapore 13 taken to hospital after accident involving SBS buses, car in Tampines 'Not all reindeer have survived the heatwave, but there have been no reports of mass deaths.' Typically roaming in forests during the summer, many of the animals are instead seeking shade and escaping horseflies and mosquitos near settlements, at times in people's backyards. Compared to other parts of the planet, the Arctic region is heating more rapidly due to climate change. Of the continents overall, Europe has seen the fastest warming per decade since 1990, followed closely by Asia, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Scientists say recurring heatwaves are a marker of global warming and are expected to become more frequent, longer and more intense . AFP
CNA
05-08-2025
- Climate
- CNA
Reindeer suffer as Finland swelters in record heatwave
HELSINKI: A record-long heatwave in Finland has caused suffering and even deaths of reindeer, prompting alarm among herders as temperatures remained above 25°C on Tuesday (Aug 5). Finland recently had 22 days of temperatures over 30°C, the longest such heatwave since records began in 1961, the Finnish Meteorological Institute said Monday. In the arctic town of Rovaniemi, which bills itself the hometown of Santa Claus, temperatures hit 26°C on Tuesday. Anne Ollila, director of the country's Reindeer Herders' Association, said that while the animals can cope well in freezing temperatures, heat is "a different story". "We have had a very long and harsh heatwave period here in Lapland, and the reindeer have suffered greatly as a result," she said. Fleeing from predators such as wolves, for example, is particularly taxing for reindeer in the heat, she said. "They are unable to regulate their body temperature sufficiently and overheat," Ollila said. "Not all reindeer have survived the heatwave, but there have been no reports of mass deaths." Typically roaming in forests during the summer, many of the animals are instead seeking shade and escaping horseflies and mosquitoes near settlements, at times in people's backyards. Compared to other parts of the planet, the Arctic region is heating more rapidly due to climate change. Of the continents overall, Europe has seen the fastest warming per decade since 1990, followed closely by Asia, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
