36 - Sıcak hava dalgası

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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.

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Cause

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Consequences

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Heat waves can be devastating, especially for the elderly.


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Les catastrophes climatiques peuvent exacerber les inégalités préexistantes en accentuant les disparités économiques, sociales et environnementales entre les différentes populations. Les politiques de gestion des risques, d'adaptation et d'atténuation doivent tenir compte de ces inégalités pour promouvoir une résilience plus équitable.

Sources : AR6 WG2 B.2.5 p25 (p13)


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Other possible consequence

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Heatwaves can cause droughts. They often go together.