by EuroNews
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Portugal is experiencing a new heat wave, with temperatures likely to reach 41ºC. August could be the hottest thing in the last 15-20 years.
The minimum temperature ranges from 16ºC (Sines and Leiria) to 24ºC (portalegre), while the maximum temperature ranges from 28ºC (Aveiro) to 41ºC (Braga and Ebola).
The northern regions of mainland Portugal, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Villa Rial and Braganza are once again subject to red fever warnings.
According to the Portuguese Meteorological Institute (IPMA), the best red alerts on three scales are due to the longevity of very high maximum temperatures except on the coast.
August may be the hottest of years
This August could be the hottest in recent years, according to climate scientist Mario Marquez, cited by CNN Portugal.
“Of the past 15-20 years, it could be the hottest August of the past 15-20 years, not only from a low temperature perspective, but also from a high temperature perspective,” Marques told the station.
Climate scientists also noted that from August 10th Portugal could see further rise in temperatures because “very violent anti-cyc rocks can sway and vibrate in position, but are currently being measured.”
Mainland Portugal is on alert due to the high risk of fires over the next few days.
Monday night was another horrifying night in Palderjas, the municipality of Mandim de Basto, north of the country, as the flames approached the village.
At the same time, the flames reached the village of Pena in Villa Real. According to SIC Notícias, who was on the scene, they were busy on another side, which surprised residents when there were no firefighters.
The fire, which began on Saturday at Vila Real and then spread to nearby municipalities of Mondim de Basto, has sparked the most concerns in Portugal. Earlier on Tuesday morning, it required over 600 firefighters and 211 vehicles.
Lisbon was able to see temperatures above 35ºC for 50 days a year
Lisbon is at risk up to 50 days a year at temperatures above 35ºC by the end of the century, according to a group of experts in the field of urbanism and sustainability.
The group highlights the issue of capital in controlling temperature rises and publishes a structured change plan by 2050.
Among the proposals sent to Lisbon City Council is the creation of an ecological “sponge city” infrastructure that will help preserve stormwater. Experts also propose a review of regulations and incentives for green innovation.