36 - Onja mafana
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A heat wave is a meteorological phenomenon of abnormally high air temperatures, day and night, lasting from a few days to a few weeks, over a relatively large area.
1Cause
2Consequences
Heat waves can be devastating, especially for the elderly.
1Other possible consequence
Heatwaves can cause droughts. They often go together.