The heat dome is scorching the European continent, and an exceptional heat wave is hitting several countries.

Arab Weather - Computer simulation results at the Arab Weather Center indicate that large parts of the European continent will be affected, starting from Sunday and for several days, by an exceptional heat wave resulting from the dominance of what is known as the "heat dome," which traps hot air and raises temperatures significantly.

The heat dome is scorching the European continent, and an exceptional heat wave is hitting several countries.

The heat dome is expected to dominate a large area of the European continent in the coming period, with Italy, Germany, France and Portugal being the most affected countries, where temperatures in several areas will rise to 40 degrees Celsius or more (and may even reach 45-47 degrees Celsius in some areas, especially in France), leading to scorching and extremely hot weather compared to the usual rates at this time of year.

These values are remarkably high in many European regions, as typical summer temperatures in a number of European cities are often in the range of 25 to 30 degrees Celsius at most, making reaching or exceeding the 40-degree Celsius mark an exceptional event.

Heat waves pose a serious threat to the population, and warnings have been issued to millions of people.

The severity of these heat waves in Europe stems from a combination of factors. The impact of heat depends not only on the temperature reading but also on how well the population and infrastructure are adapted to the hot conditions. Many European regions lack the widespread cooling systems found in hotter areas like the Middle East, and high humidity in some areas exacerbates heat stress and hinders the body's ability to cool itself.

The continuation of high temperatures for several consecutive days, especially during the night, prevents the body from restoring its thermal balance, which increases the risk of heat stress and sunstroke, and may be associated with an increase in deaths during severe heat waves, especially among the elderly, heart and respiratory patients, and people most vulnerable to the effects of heat.

Therefore, European authorities usually issue broad warnings during such waves, with the aim of reducing direct exposure to the sun, maintaining hydration, and protecting the most vulnerable groups from the effects of high temperatures.

And God knows best.