Today, a new temperature record was set in Cuba as the mercury reached a scorching 40.1 degrees Celsius at the Jucarito meteorological station in the province of news. This surpasses the previous record of 39.2 °C set at the same station on April 11, 2020.
The extreme heat, attributed to high pressure, strong solar radiation, low cloud cover, and weak winds, led to this unprecedented temperature reading. Not only did it break the station record, but it also exceeded the previous national record of 39.7 °C set at the Veguitas station in news on April 12, 2020.
This new record serves as a reminder of the increasing impact of climate change and the need for measures to mitigate its effects. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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