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See - Sada Elbalad
03-08-2025
- Climate
- See - Sada Elbalad
Portugal & Spain Declare State of Emergency due to Intensive Heatwave
Rana Atef Portugal declared a state of emergency from Sunday to Thursday due to an intense heatwave threatening to spark widespread wildfires across the country, according to Minister of Internal Administration Maria Lucia Amaral. Authorities predict that temperatures will range between 36 and 44°C, with a significant drop in humidity levels, which increases the risk of fires in rural areas and forests. The extraordinary measures imposed by the Portuguese government include: A ban on entering or staying in forested areas. A prohibition on lighting fires or carrying out any burning activities. A ban on the use of heavy machinery in rural areas. A suspension of all permits related to fireworks or incendiary materials. These measures coincide with similar preparations in Spain, which is also facing a heatwave that may lead to wildfires in some of the southern and western regions of the country. Europe is experiencing an unprecedented and catastrophic summer in terms of the intensity of forest fires. High temperatures and drought conditions have sparked thousands of fires that have ravaged vast areas of land. According to the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, record levels of greenhouse gas emissions have been recorded that have not been seen in over two decades. According to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), by the end of July, over 292,000 hectares in EU countries had been consumed by fires—more than double the amount burned in the same period last year, surpassing the average for the past 19 years. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Arab Times
03-08-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Portugal declares wildfire alert amid severe heatwave
LISBON, Aug 3, (Xinhua): Mainland Portugal will enter a state of alert from Sunday through Aug 7 due to a severe heatwave and heightened wildfire risk, with temperatures expected to reach up to 44 degrees Celsius. Interior Minister Maria Lucia Amaral announced the alert Saturday, warning of difficult days ahead. Firefighting forces and security services will be reinforced, with bans on activities that could spark fires, including burning, machinery use, and fireworks. Until next Wednesday, Portugal is expected to experience a "considerably severe heatwave," with maximum temperatures ranging from 36 to 40 degrees Celsius across most of the country. A hot air mass from North Africa is driving temperatures higher, with some regions potentially reaching 45 degrees Celsius and "tropical nights" with lows above 20 degrees Celsius are forecast across the country.
