<![CDATA[Ara Balears in English - temperature]]> 10 <![CDATA[Climate, life, politics]]> The exact number of people who have lost their lives due to extreme temperatures in Europe during the recent heatwave that has particularly affected the center of the Old Continent is unknown. Estimates suggest, now that we are beginning a new wave, more than 2,000 people in France, more than 1,200 in Belgium, and more than a thousand in Spain. Millions of animals intended for human consumption have also died. And shortly after the most intense days, thousands of hectares of forest are burning, because the high temperatures have turned forest masses into fuel.As happens with the Danes, a phenomenon somewhat more Mediterranean, we can act as if it had nothing to do with us, and deny, as the far-right does, that any of this has to do with climate change and global warming caused by human action. Politicians like Trump promise more oil than ever and cheaper; billionaires like Elon Musk pollute as never seen before with their continuous launches of satellites into Earth's orbit and their rockets to Mars; and genocides like Netanyahu drop tons and tons of explosives on Palestine and Lebanon which, in addition to annihilating human beings, have environmental effects that will last for generations.The denialist far-right conditions and shapes PP governments in various communities – the latest being Andalusia, the most populous in the country –, questions the work of the scientific community, and criminalizes environmentalism and the defense of life. Politics, in general, is not up to the magnitude of environmental and climate problems, which put the life and well-being of future generations at risk, as a then-adolescent Greta Thunberg, promoter of the "climate strike" that mobilized thousands of young people around the planet, and who today is considered a dangerous communist, already denounced a few years ago.The truly dangerous thing is to do nothing, or to do more of the same. It is also a waste of time getting bogged down, as they have done these days in France, in absurd debates about whether it is ethical to have air conditioning at home with temperatures above 40 degrees. This does not mean that, on an individual level, everyone should not do their part, but I can assure you that I have nothing to do with the more than 20 million tourists who will visit us this year, nor with the half dozen cruise ships that a few days ago unloaded more than 15,000 people at the port of Palma and emitted tons of polluting gases. Nor with the record number of private jets owned by billionaires (some from the area, like Miquel Fluxà) that generate as much CO2 as you and I do in a lifetime. Instead, most schools do not have air conditioning and no one demands accountability for it.We must be able to have air conditioning, and it is clear that we must use it responsibly, as we do with water. But if those who pollute the most and can do the most to prevent it do nothing, and no one forces them either, our contribution will be a grain of sand, but only a grain of sand. It is the politicians who must set rules that guarantee not only social justice, but also climate justice, which implies taking concrete measures that ensure the well-being of present and future generations.This legislature, which is already heading downhill towards the elections, began with a sensible acknowledgement from the President of the Government, who said that limits needed to be placed on our main economic activity, tourism. The figures today point in the opposite direction: we think that the increase in tourist spending and luxury tourism will redeem us, when in reality what they do is raise the prices of the most basic things for residents, starting with housing and continuing with food.Not only have the homework not been done, but in Mallorca we will continue to feed the largest incinerator in the Mediterranean with the waste from the tourists of Ibiza and we will fill the roads with trucks that will transport pre-treated shit so that it does not smell, while we hope that one day there will be real restrictions on car circulation, which makes life impossible for so many Majorcans. Spaces like Es Trenc are unprotected, and others that are, like a good part of the waters of the Balearic Islands, will experience the summer with more aggressions to Posidonia than in centuries, at the hands of ships of all kinds that have already planned to go see the eclipse from the sea next August.We will be very overshadowed. For a long time now, all of this has been unsustainable and words can hold up almost everything, except for the patience of the residents. Because, increasingly, the only ones who will be able to enjoy the island will be those who look at it from their luxury urbanization or from their yacht, while the rest of us resign ourselves to another summer without leaving our home cave. And no complaints, because at least we have a home.

]]> <![CDATA[Binissalem registers the second highest temperature in the State with 40 degrees]]>

Binissalem registered this Friday the second highest temperature in the entire State, reaching 40 degreesat 1:50 PM, according to the latest data from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).

]]> <![CDATA[Aemet does not warn: important danger of high temperatures from Sunday]]>

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) issued a special note this Thursday afternoon warning that in the coming days, especially from Sunday, a very dry and warm mass will cause very high temperatures, with "a significant level of danger" and a possible heatwave until Tuesday in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands. "In the coming days, a ridge is expected over our territory and a trough that will be located to the west of the Iberian Peninsula. This configuration, combined with high insolation, high stability, and light winds, will favor the generation and spread across a large part of the territory of a very dry and warm mass," the agency indicated.

]]> <![CDATA[The Balearics enter a summer of maximum risk with six fires in two days]]>

The start of summer has been marked by fire in the Balearic Islands. In just two days, the Archipelago has registered six forest fires, while large parts of Mallorca and areas of Menorca remain on maximum alert for fire risk.

]]> <![CDATA[The heat will not give respite: the Balearic Islands face a warmer summer and full of tropical nights]]>

Temperatures above average and numerous tropical nights. This is the conclusion reached by Aemet and presented this Tuesday. According to the State Meteorological Agency, the Islands will have a hotter than usual summer, especially during the months of July, August, and September, when the average temperature could be between 0.5 and 1 degree above normal values.

]]> <![CDATA[Yellow alert in Mallorca for extreme thermometers in the interior]]>

The State Meteorological Agency has activated this Friday the yellow alert until 6:00 PM for extreme temperatures in the interior of Mallorca that could reach 36 degrees. The heat will continue to be considerable this Friday, with temperatures that could approach 40 degrees and will keep eight communities on alert, according to Aemet.

]]> <![CDATA[This April has been the fourth warmest in the Balearic Islands since 1961]]>

This April has been the fourth warmest recorded in the Balearic Islands since 1961, with an average temperature of 15.9 °C and an anomaly of +1.3 °C compared to usual values, according to the Balearic territorial center of the State Meteorological Agency.

]]> <![CDATA[February breaks heat records in the Balearic Islands with unprecedented winter temperatures]]>

The Canary Islands experienced an exceptional February from a climatic point of view. With an average temperature of 13.2 °C and an anomaly of +2.9 °C compared to the reference period, last month was extremely warm in the archipelago and the third warmest since 1961, according to the preliminary climatological report from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). By island, February was extremely warm in Mallorca and Ibiza and very warm in Menorca. In Mallorca, the average temperature was 13.3 °C (+2.7 °C); in Menorca, 13 °C (+2.4 °C); and in Ibiza, 13.7 °C (+2.7 °C). Historical records

During the month, numerous records were broken: for average monthly temperature in Mallorca and Ibiza; for average maximum temperature in Mallorca; for highest absolute minimum temperature in Mallorca and Menorca; and for average minimum temperature across the three islands. Several historical weather stations also recorded unprecedented values. This was the case in Lluc (average of 11 °C and anomaly of +3.1 °C, with data dating back to 1943), Pollença (14.2 °C and +2.5 °C), Palma Airport (13.3 °C and +3.2 °C), Son Bonet (13.6 °C and +2.5 °C), and Só (13.2 °C and +3.1 °C).

]]> <![CDATA[Mallorca will enter a yellow warning for cold weather with sub-zero temperatures from midnight.]]>

Mallorca has activated a yellow weather warning for cold and sub-zero temperatures from midnight until early Wednesday morning, according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). The warning will be in effect until 7:59 a.m. on Wednesday due to the forecast of minimum temperatures that could reach between -2 and -3 degrees Celsius in different parts of the island, especially in inland and high mountain areas. Meanwhile, Menorca will maintain an orange warning for strong winds and coastal phenomena from midnight. North wind gusts of between 60 and 70 kilometers per hour, corresponding to force 8, are expected, along with waves of four to five meters, with a maximum height that could reach eight or nine meters. Aemet recommends taking extreme precautions during this episode of intense cold and rough seas, especially when traveling and engaging in outdoor activities, and also in the most exposed coastal areas.

]]> <![CDATA[The Balearic Islands face King's Day more in front of the storm in cold weather, strong winds and cold weather.]]>

The Arctic polar air mass that will begin to be felt in the Balearic Islands this summer will continue to affect the archipelago this December 6, Christmas Day, which will be the coldest of the storm according to the forecasts of the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).

]]> <![CDATA[Aemet forecasts mostly clear skies and a rise in temperature due to the long weekend in the Balearic Islands.]]>

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts mostly clear skies and rising temperatures in the Balearic Islands, with highs between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius, for this long weekend, from Friday to Monday. According to Jorge Rodríguez, Aemet's spokesperson in the Balearic Islands, speaking to Europa Press, Friday will begin with cloudy skies and some occasional showers, especially in Menorca and northern Mallorca, with skies clearing during the afternoon. Nighttime temperatures will rise, while daytime temperatures will remain stable. Winds will be moderate from the northwest, with occasional strong gusts. For this reason, Aemet has issued a yellow alert for coastal phenomena in Ibiza, Formentera, and the north and northeast of Mallorca, with gusts expected between 60 and 70 kilometers per hour (km/h). Additionally, there will be a yellow alert for wind in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, where gusts could reach 80 km/h.

]]> <![CDATA[Strong winds, frost and waves up to four meters high, especially in Menorca and Mallorca]]>

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts a week marked by a drop in temperature, strong gusts of wind, and a maritime storm that could bring waves of up to four meters in Menorca and northern Mallorca. According to Miquel Gili, Aemet's deputy spokesperson in the Balearic Islands, there is still a possibility of showers, thunderstorms, and even light rain in northern Mallorca this Tuesday, while the rest of the island will experience mostly clear skies. Northerly winds have blown strongly in recent hours, with gusts of 70 km/h recorded in Cabrera, 50 km/h in Ibiza, and up to 80 km/h in the Alfàbia mountain range. A yellow alert for coastal phenomena has been activated in the coastal areas of all the islands, with waves that could reach three or four meters. This alert will be gradually deactivated throughout the day, except in Menorca where it will remain in effect due to the persistence of the storm. Wednesday will see a significant drop in temperature. While this morning the minimum temperatures were around 15°C in many parts of the Balearic Islands, they are expected to fall to 2-8°C on Wednesday night into Thursday. Maximum temperatures, on the other hand, will remain between 12 and 16°C. Coastal warnings also remain in place, with waves that could exceed four meters in Menorca and northern Mallorca. Thursday will continue to be variable, with intervals of cloudiness and the possibility of some showers. The Tramontana wind will continue to blow strongly in Menorca, with gusts between 50 and 70 km/h, and the minimum temperature could reach 0 or even -1 °C in southern Mallorca, with a risk of nighttime frost. Maximum temperatures will remain unchanged, and maritime warnings will continue to be in effect. On Friday, overcast skies will persist in Menorca and northern Mallorca, with a chance of occasional showers, which will tend to clear as the day progresses. In the rest of the archipelago, skies will be partly cloudy. The wind will shift to the west, allowing the maximum temperature to rise to 15-19 °C and eliminating the risk of frost. The weekend will begin with milder temperatures and high clouds with no precipitation. However, a new cold front is expected to arrive on Sunday, which could bring some isolated showers to all the islands.

]]> <![CDATA[Apocalypse and banality]]> I'm writing this article in mid-November from 39°N 2°E. In Palma, of course. Today we reached 26°C and the low didn't drop below 20°C. Before this article is published, the high will fall nine degrees below today's low, and the snow level will be at 600 meters. By the end of the week, we'll see another rise above "normal" values. A sprawling summer and a rollercoaster of temperatures—a lethal combination for nature reserves, agriculture, and safety. From my window, I see Christmas decorations, churro stands, and chestnut vendors. People are strolling around in sandals, shorts, and tank tops. They don't seem worried.

]]> <![CDATA[The August heat kills four people in the Balearic Islands.]]>

The high temperatures recorded in August left 2,177 deaths across Spain, 71.3% more than the same period last year, according to estimates by the Daily Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo) of the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII). In the Balearic Islands, the heat has killed four people.

]]> <![CDATA[Much of Mallorca will be on yellow alert this Tuesday due to temperatures reaching 37 degrees.]]>

The inland, south, north, and northeast of Mallorca will be under yellow alert this Tuesday because temperatures could reach 37 degrees Celsius. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) plans to activate the alert between 12 pm and 7 pm. Given this situation, the Balearic Islands Emergency Service 112 has decided to activate the zero gravity index (IG-0) of the Meteorological Plan.

]]> <![CDATA[The heat wave continues unabated with new orange alerts.]]>

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) will activate an orange heat warning this Monday afternoon for inland and northern Mallorca, as well as Ibiza and Formentera, while the warning level will be yellow in Menorca and the rest of Mallorca. According to Europa Press, the orange warning will be activated at 12 noon and the temperature could reach 39 degrees. In the rest of Mallorca and Menorca, maximum temperatures could be between 36 and 38 degrees. The warnings will be in effect until 7 p.m.

]]> <![CDATA[The Balearic Sea is boiling at a record temperature of over 30 degrees.]]>

On June 24, the buoy that records the water temperature of Maó reached 29.3 °C, and this Monday the one in the Dragonera The temperature reached 30.55°C, record figures that, according to Miquel Gili, a meteorologist from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), "have never been recorded in the month of June." The Mediterranean is currently at temperatures between five and six degrees higher than usual for this time of year. In fact, Gili explains that the Mediterranean is the "warmest" sea in the world.

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