Cât de aproape suntem de recordul absolut de căldură al României? Ziua în care au fost 44,5°C • Newsweek România

Romania is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C, but the absolute record of 44.5°C remains unbroken. An extreme heat warning is in effect from July 30 to August 3, with discomfort increasing, especially in the western and southwestern regions. The heat will persist into the following week, with maximum temperatures reaching 39°C in some areas. The record high of 44.5°C was set on August 10, 1951, in Ion Sion, a day remembered for its extreme conditions. Meteorologists predict that such heatwaves will become more frequent in the future.