„Polul căldurii” din România s-a schimbat în acest an / Provincia istorică păzită de caniculă nu mai e menajată
In 2026, Romania experienced unusual heat waves, primarily affecting the western regions, with record temperatures recorded in Săcuieni. Meteorologist Oana Păduraru noted a shift in heat patterns, with the west facing extreme temperatures earlier than the south. The summer saw two significant heat waves, with the highest temperature reaching 41.2°C on August 6. The trend of rising temperatures is expected to continue into September, with forecasts indicating above-average warmth in the west. This summer's heat waves were more intense and frequent, marking a notable change in climatic patterns.