Weather tracker: more than 900 wildfires rage across Canada
Summary
More than 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, especially in the Northwest Territories and Ontario, damaging about 3 million hectares of land. Meanwhile, Argentina recorded an unusually warm night due to special winds, and a tropical storm near the Philippines is expected to become a typhoon soon.Key Facts
- Over 900 wildfires are active in Canada, affecting multiple provinces.
- About 3 million hectares of land have been scorched by these fires.
- The worst wildfire situations are in the Northwest Territories and Ontario.
- Smoke from the fires has spread to the U.S. and northern Europe, causing poor air quality.
- Salta, Argentina had its warmest ever overnight temperature during winter, reaching 26°C (79°F).
- This heat was caused by the Zonda wind, which warms and dries air as it descends from mountains (Foehn effect).
- The El Niño weather pattern may have increased the warmth in Argentina and the Pacific region.
- A tropical storm named Noul formed near the Philippines and is expected to strengthen into a typhoon and hit southeastern China soon.
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