"Blistering Heatwaves to Become Officially Recognized in [Country]: A New Era of Extreme Weather Reporting. In a move that highlights the growing concern over scorching temperatures, the national weather agency has introduced a new term to describe days when the mercury soars to 40C. Dubbed by experts as a 'game-changer' in the way we track and prepare for extreme weather events, this new classification is set to bring much-needed attention to the devastating impact of heatwaves on communities. As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, the introduction of this term marks a significant step towards better understanding and mitigating the effects of rising global temperatures."


The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.