A Heatwave is an extended period of excessively hot weather relative to the expected conditions for several days to several weeks and is a significant cause of weather-related the health effects (heat stress, etc.). The World Meteorological Organization defines the Heatwave as: A marked unusual hot weather (Max, Min and daily average) over a region persisting at least two consecutive days during the hot period of the year based on local climatological conditions, with thermal conditions recorded above given thresholds.
Related Definitions in the Project: The HSE Management
Example Article of the Heatwave:
Heatwaves Could Cause Energy Crunch In Central Asia (Source: Oil Price on 24 July 2022): Kyrgyzstan’s state power supplier has warned of possible energy shortages as consumers set a new daily record for power consumption in summer. Central Asia is being gripped by the same heatwave blanketing much of the northern hemisphere. On July 19 electricity consumers increased consumption by around 20 percent compared to the same day over the previous two years, according to data released by the National Energy Holding. They consumed a record 34 million kilowatt hours, compared to 28 million on the same day in 2020 and 29 million in 2021. The power supplier did not offer any explanation for the rise in consumption. But a key factor is likely increased use of air conditioning to combat what the company laconically described as “ongoing abnormally hot weather.”
