Finland Records 50-Year Heat Record: 14 Days Above 30°C

Finland is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, breaking a 50-year record. The country's Meteorological Institute announced that for 14 consecutive days, temperatures in some areas have exceeded 30 degrees Celsius.

Specifically, in the municipality of Parikkala, eastern Finland, the mercury reached 30.3 degrees Celsius. The previous record was 13 days and was recorded in June and July 1972.

The Finnish Institute noted that this is the longest period with temperatures above 30°C since 1961. Scientists link global warming to the increase in the frequency and duration of heat waves. Meteorologist Ville Siiskonen stressed the need for further studies to determine the exact causes of this heat wave.

A year ago, Lapland experienced its warmest summer in the last 2000 years, with climate change increasing the likelihood of similar warm summers by about 100 times.