Record-breaking sea temperatures in Dubrovnik signal climate impact
In Dubrovnik, a picturesque city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, the highest sea temperature in the country’s history was recorded on Monday. This time, the record involved the sea temperature, nearly 30 degrees Celsius. The Index portal reported this information.
On Monday, the seawater temperature in Dubrovnik reached precisely 29.7 degrees Celsius. This is the highest recorded temperature since seawater temperature measurements were introduced in the country. It broke the previous record set on the island of Rab, where, in 2015, the water temperature was 29.5 degrees Celsius.
According to measurements taken on Monday by the State Hydrometeorological Institute (DHMZ), the sea temperature in Croatia did not drop below 26 degrees Celsius.
The Index portal reminded readers that most of the highest sea temperatures recorded in Croatia have occurred in the last 15 years. Scientists attribute this to the negative impact of climate change.
Croatia in red alerts
In most regions of Croatia, the highest weather alert is still in effect due to exceptionally high temperatures. On Monday, the air temperature reached 37 degrees Celsius.
The warning for high temperatures will also be in effect on Tuesday, covering most parts of Croatia. Forecasts for that day predict that the air temperature will reach 38 degrees Celsius.
