Experts indicate the consequences of extreme weather in Scandinavia

• Temperature in Scandinavia rose by 2°C above normal
• The impact of climate change increases the likelihood of extreme heat waves
• Elks are searching for food in urban areas due to the heat

In July 2025, Scandinavia, including Norway, Sweden, and Finland, recorded extreme temperatures that were 2°C higher than usual levels. This anomaly was identified by scientists as a consequence of climate change, which has made such heat waves ten times more likely.

According to research data from the World Weather Attribution group, similar extreme heat periods have become more than twice as likely in the last seven years. This summer, temperatures in some regions reached 33-35°C, which led to serious consequences for public health and infrastructure, including reports of heat-related health emergencies.

Climate change impacts not only humans but also nature. For instance, elks, which traditionally roam in northern regions, have begun to search for food in urban areas as their usual habitats have become inhospitable. According to experts, such conditions may become commonplace if emissions of greenhouse gases are not significantly reduced.

According to Professor Frederick Otto from Imperial College London, this situation is a reminder that no region is immune to the effects of climate change. She emphasized that without urgent measures to reduce emissions, similar heat waves could become regular occurrences, threatening health, ecosystems, and economies.

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