Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, +38.9 °C – All-time High, National Record for Maldives, Lakshadweep Islands (India) with Tmin of +29.0°C!

Sri Lanka is currently experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, breaking records across almost every weather station in the country—something never seen before in its history. On this day, Pottuvil registered an all-time highest temperature of 38.9°C, marking the hottest day ever recorded in the nation. Nearly 100% of monitoring stations are reporting new heat records, especially during the night, intensifying the relentless heatwave’s impact.

The heatwave extends beyond Sri Lanka’s borders. In Southern India, the Lakshadweep Islands saw their hottest July night ever at Amini Divi, with a scorching minimum temperature of 29.0°C. Such tropical nights offer no respite, raising health risks and amplifying discomfort across the region.

Meanwhile, the Maldives continues to experience soaring temperatures, setting a new record for the hottest July day in history. The Velana Hulule International Airport recorded 34.5°C, surpassing the previous July record of 34.2°C set just last year in July 2024. This continued warming trend in the Maldives signals mounting pressure on island ecosystems and communities already vulnerable to climate change.

Together, these record-breaking heat events across Sri Lanka, Southern India, and the Maldives emphasize the growing intensity of tropical heatwaves fueled by global climate change. The relentless rise in temperatures and tropical nights demands urgent action to protect public health and strengthen resilience in these vulnerable regions.

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