heatwaves
Heatwaves are prolonged periods of unusually hot weather, typically lasting for several days or even weeks, often characterized by high temperatures and high humidity levels, which can pose health risks and potentially lead to heat-related illnesses and fatalities.
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- adaptation strategies for heatwaves
- climate change
- droughts
- energy demand during heatwaves
- extreme weather events
- global warming
- health impacts of heatwaves
- heat stress
- heatwave forecasting and prediction
- heatwave preparedness and response
- heatwave records and historical events
- impacts on agriculture and livestock
- public health interventions during heatwaves
- severe weather
- urban heat island effect
- vulnerable populations during heatwaves
- weather conditions
- weather phenomenon