The rainy season has ended at an unusually fast rate, and the heat has continued since last month, but the heat has been hitting the heat earlier than usual in various parts of the world, and various effects are spreading.
In India and Pakistan, heat waves arrived from around March, which is about two months earlier than usual, and in May, high temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius were recorded in various places.
There was also growing concern that the food crisis could be exacerbated by the effects of Russia's military invasion, including a drop in wheat yields due to the drought.
Heat waves hit Europe and the United States a little earlier, and the heat has reached record temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius in various parts of the country since last month.
Cities in southern Spain reached a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius on the 10th of this month.
In the agricultural areas of northern Italy, it has been the worst drought in 70 years due to continuous rainless days, and the government declared a state of emergency on the 4th of this month.
Affects sightseeing down the river in France
The effects of heat waves are also serious in Europe, and in France, the heat has become record-breaking, with a series of days when the maximum temperature exceeded 40 degrees Celsius last month, especially in the south.
Precipitation is also extremely low compared to the average year, which is affecting the downstream tourism that takes place on the Doubs River, which is located on the border between France and Switzerland.
Precipitation in this area last month was only about 15 mm, which is one tenth of the average year, and the amount of water in the river is rapidly decreasing, and the bottom of the river can be seen in some places.
The most famous thing about going down the river is a waterfall that dynamically flows down a 27-meter drop, but now there is almost no flow.
At the pier of the tour boat, the water level, which is usually 6 meters, has dropped to about 40 centimeters, making it impossible to attach the ship. I was explaining to.
The person in charge said, "The most important thing for tourists is a waterfall. Without a waterfall, the attraction would be diminished."
Also, according to the canoe rental company, during the summer season, 60 to 70 people use it a day, but the amount of water has decreased significantly and it is not possible to operate. That is.
A man from the trader said, "I'm afraid that water shortages will continue. I may not be able to continue this business."
Impact on American tomato production
The effects of heat waves are also affecting the United States.
Western California produces 90% of American processed tomatoes used in tomato sauces such as pizza and pasta.
However, in Los Banos in the central part of the state, the temperature has continued to reach around 38 degrees Celsius last month, and the heat is expected to be extremely hot this month.
Even in the field of Aaron Barcelos (57), who has been making tomatoes for over 30 years, some tomatoes have died or rotted due to the effects of heat waves.
Most of the tomatoes we are growing now will be harvested about a month later, which is a big blow.
Barcelos predicted a shortage of agricultural water and reduced the acreage by about 40% compared to last year, leaving many of the fields where tomato seedlings were supposed to be planted.
"If it gets too hot, the tomato flowers will stop growing to protect the seedlings, and they will not bear fruit, so we will not be able to secure the required yield. I can't find pizza sauce or ketchup at the store. May come the day. "
A series of wildfires in various parts of the United States
Wildfires are occurring one after another in various parts of the United States as the heat wave continues.
Of these, in California last week, a fire broke out in Yosemite National Park, one of America's leading tourist destinations, and part of the park was closed.
In addition, people who visited the park were called to evacuate, and fire trucks and aircraft also went out to extinguish the fire.