Giant ‘heat storms’ are scorching Earth, with biggest on record lasting 367 days

A Reuters investigation has found that massive heat waves, described as ‘heat storms’, have become far more frequent and widespread. The biggest recorded event lasted 367 days and affected nearly 85 per cent of the planet.

New Delhi: Heat waves are no longer limited to short spells of extreme temperatures. They are increasingly developing into massive weather events that can last for months, affect large parts of the planet and cause widespread damage to human life, agriculture and ecosystems.

A Reuters special report published on October 20 has identified these events as ‘heat storms’, a term used to describe exceptionally large and prolonged heat waves. The investigation analysed hourly temperature data from more than one million grid squares across the world, covering the period since 1960, and consulted two dozen meteorologists and climate researchers.

The findings point to a dramatic rise in the frequency........

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