Russia's Far East is sweltering under an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 30°C this week—turning beaches, rivers, and even zoo pools into crowded oases. 🏖️ Residents of Novosibirsk flocked to water sources to beat the heat, while polar bears at a local zoo dove into pools to cool off. 🐻❄️
Heat Hits Humans and Animals Alike
Local authorities deployed rescue teams to patrol popular cooling spots after reports of overcrowding raised safety concerns. Meanwhile, the region’s meteorological department warns that temperatures could spike to 37°C in the coming days—6-8°C above seasonal averages. 🔥
Climate Context
While summer heat isn’t uncommon here, experts say the intensity and duration of this wave are unusual. Could this be another sign of our warming planet? 🌍 Scientists urge caution as extreme weather events become more frequent globally.
