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Portugal Faces Heatwave: 34°C and Marine Threats

8/14/2025

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Portugal is sweltering under a heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 34°C and eight districts on orange alert. While the Algarve's sea temperatures linger at 23-24°C, they fall short of last month's peak. Meanwhile, the Mediterranean Sea has reached a staggering 26.68°C, threatening marine life and raising concerns about extreme weather ahead.

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Portugal is sweltering under a heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 34°C and eight districts on orange alert. While the Algarve's sea temperatures linger at 23-24°C, they fall short of last month's peak. Meanwhile, the Mediterranean Sea has reached a staggering 26.68°C, threatening marine life and raising concerns about extreme weather ahead.