11 October 2023 at 09:03 Unusual heat wave hits the Canary Islands The authorities in the Canary Islands have closed schools for the rest of this week after the islands were hit by an unusual heat wave. The Canary Islands are known for their stable climate with temperatures in the 20s throughout the year. On Monday, 38.5 degrees were measured in Adeje on Tenerife and 37.8 in Arucas on Gran Canaria, reports AFP. The high temperatures have caused forest fires to flare up, and around 100 fire crews and nine helicopters are now fighting a forest fire in the north-east of Tenerife. Local media reports several cases where students have fainted or suffered heat stroke in the heat. – We will prioritize the safety of the boys and girls in all our schools, says the Minister of Education on the islands, Poli Suarez. The heat wave is expected to last until Sunday. The UN climate panel says that more frequent and stronger heat waves are one of the effects of global warming.
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