Finland: Reindeer Deaths Due to Heatwave in Lapland

Extreme temperatures in Finland, lasting 22 days, have caused reindeer deaths and concern among breeders. The National Reindeer Herders' Association confirmed that the heatwave was the most prolonged since 1961, with temperatures reaching 30°C.

According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, this was the longest heatwave recorded in the country. In Rovaniemi, the temperature reached 26 degrees Celsius.

Anne Ollila, director of the National Reindeer Herders' Association, stated that "many of them died" due to the prolonged heat. High temperatures were accompanied by droughts and forest fires, exacerbating the environmental impact.

Breeders are concerned about the survival of the reindeer, as they struggle to regulate their body temperature.