🔥 It's official, amigos! The United Nations' weather wizards have confirmed that a scorching temperature of 48.8°C recorded on the sun-soaked island of Sicily is Europe's hottest ever! 🌡️🥵
On August 11, 2021, while most of us were sipping cool drinks and dreaming of beach vibes, Sicily was heating up like never before. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced on Tuesday that this fiery record has now been verified. 🌍✅
This sizzling temperature beat the previous European high of 48.0°C, which was set way back on July 10, 1977, in the Greek cities of Athens and Elefsina. That's over four decades ago! 😱⏳
The summer of 2021 was a scorcher across the continent, with Europe in the grip of extreme heat. This new record is a hot reminder (pun intended 😜) of the changing climate and the need for us to stay informed and engaged. 🌡️🔥
So next time you're complaining about the heat, remember Sicily's blazing 48.8°C and maybe reach for another gelato! 🍦😉
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UN confirms 48.8 degrees as Europe's highest-ever temperature
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