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Portugal hit 327 times by 'heat storms'

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Briefings

A Reuters investigation identifies Portugal as the country experiencing the most frequent 'heat storms' since 1960, with the number of events rising from 5 to 102 annually. The term 'heat storms' refers to giant thunderstorms rather than isolated heatwaves, and the data reflects a significant increase in frequency over the last six decades.

Key points

• Portugal has experienced the highest number of giant thunderstorms per year since 1960, with the count increasing from 5 to 102 annually.
• The term 'heat storms' is used by Reuters to describe massive thunderstorms, not isolated heatwaves, and the statistics reflect a 20-fold increase in frequency over six decades.

Context

A Reuters investigation reveals Portugal is the country with the most frequent 'heat storms' since 1960, with the number of events rising from 5 to 102 annually. The term 'heat storms' refers to giant thunderstorms rather than isolated heatwaves, and the data reflects a significant increase in frequency over the last six decades.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a Reuters investigation covering Portugal since 1960, with a snapshot of 102 events per year. The term 'heat storms' is defined by the investigation as giant thunderstorms, not isolated heatwaves. The source does not provide specific dates for the events or details on the meteorological conditions.

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