It will be very hot in the summer of 2026, especially starting in July.

Live Stream of Svetlana Dragan from February 22, 2026 (link)

Question:

Svetlana, you mentioned that the Earth's poles will shift this year. Is there an estimate of how the climate will change?

S. Dragan:

I can't tell you about such local points (this or that region of the world) how the climate will change. I can only assume that it won't be stable right away, it will change.

But, based on what I see, it will be very hot in the summer, especially starting in July 2026. I think, despite all the cold we've felt recently, it's likely to be a warmer climate. But I can't guarantee it right now, because this question needs to be studied. But it seems it will be warmer than usual.

As predicted by S. Dragan, "it has become very hot in the summer, especially starting in July".

As of the end of June 2026, Europe faced another wave of abnormal heat

Abnormal heat once again engulfed Europe in 2026, with several countries recording new temperature records in June. The region remains one of the leaders in warming rates: according to the World Meteorological Organization, temperatures here are rising more than twice as fast as the global average.

The most severe situation is developing in France

In Bordeaux, the temperature reached 41.9 degrees, surpassing the previous record set last summer. And in the city of Poitiers, the thermometer hit 41.2 degrees - the highest reading in the history of observations.

According to national weather service Météo-France, authorities declared a red weather alert in 54 out of 96 departments in mainland France. Due to the heat, some French schools adjusted their schedules or temporarily suspended classes, similar measures affected public transportation as well.

In some regions, the government has introduced restrictions on drinking alcohol in public spaces and on streets (with exceptions for bars and restaurants). In Paris, for example, the consumption of strong drinks along the Seine riverbank and the Saint-Martin canal is prohibited - this is due to concerns about an increase in water-related accidents.

To ensure safety in the capital, around 5,000 police officers and 2,500 medical and emergency services staff have been deployed. City authorities have also set up over 1,300 free drinking fountains and have involved more than 1,500 shops in the free bottle-filling program.

Hot weather has also settled in Spain

In San Sebastián, traditionally considered one of the coolest cities in the country, temperatures reached close to 40 degrees - more than twice the climate norm for late June.

According to the national meteorological service AEMET, in some regions, temperatures currently exceed average levels by 5-10 degrees, and in some places, the deviation is over 10 degrees.

Against the backdrop of anomalous temperatures, AEMET has declared a red level of meteorological danger in cities in the northern part of the country. In Madrid, authorities have canceled a public showing of a football match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at the World Cup.

In the United Kingdom, they are also preparing for temperature records

According to the country's Meteorological Office forecasts, temperatures in the coming days may exceed 39 degrees. If the forecast is confirmed, it will break the June record held since 1957 and 1976, when the air warmed to 35.6 degrees.

In the face of abnormal heat, the United Kingdom has also faced another problem: severe thunderstorms and torrential rain. Firefighters responded to approximately 400 calls in just one night, and initial data suggests that lightning strikes were responsible for at least two residential building fires.

The severe weather also caused floods, disrupting public transportation. Some metro lines, including the Elizabeth Line connecting downtown with Heathrow International Airport, were affected.

In Italy, authorities have declared a red alert of danger

Authorities have declared a red alert for heat in 15 cities, including Milan and Rome. Temperatures in the region reach up to 39 degrees. The heat is not only affecting people's well-being but also straining the city's infrastructure. For instance, in Turin, energy companies have switched to enhanced operational modes as power grids experience increased strain due to widespread air conditioning use.

In Milan, power outages have persisted for a second consecutive night. According to MilanoToday, the disruptions left several city blocks without electricity, causing the shutdown of around 20 lifts. Firefighters had to be called in to evacuate residents trapped in their homes.

Anomalous heat in the region is already causing severe consequences

At least 18 people have died in France due to high temperatures. Among them are two children, aged 2 and 4, who were found unconscious in a car near a house in southeastern France. Efforts to save them were unsuccessful. In Bordeaux, elderly people's deaths have also been recorded: three residents aged between 80 and 95 passed away due to heat-related complications.

The rise in temperature in France has been accompanied by an increase in water-related accidents. According to civil security services, 13 people have drowned in the country from Sunday to Monday. Authorities attribute this to people trying to cool off in unprepared swimming areas. Notably, during last year's heatwaves, such incidents increased by 172%.

The heat's consequences have not only affected humans. Wildlife rescue centers in Belgium report a sharp rise in the number of birds needing rescue. According to experts, temperatures on rooftops where swallows, martins, and sparrows usually nest reach 50-60 degrees. Because of this, chicks are leaving their nests prematurely, trying to escape overheating. In the last 3 days, one shelter has taken in around 150 animals.

The heat is also affecting the energy infrastructure and electricity markets. For instance, in France, one of the country's largest nuclear power plants was shut down due to the high water temperature, which cannot ensure safe reactor operation. Against this backdrop, electricity prices in Europe have reached multi-year highs: in Germany, wholesale costs rose to €545.51 per megawatt-hour, in France to €268.67, and in the UK, nearly £230 per megawatt-hour.

As of late July 2026, Europe is warming faster than other continents. Anthropogenic climate change is making heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires more frequent and severe.

In mid-July 2026, Europe experienced extreme heat.

In Spain, temperatures reached a staggering 44 °C.

In France, temperatures hovered around 40 °C.

Other countries in Southern Europe also saw extremely high temperatures: in Greece and Sicily (Italy), temperatures exceeded +41 °C.

Southern Europe experienced another spike in extreme heat, with severe consequences

In France, from June 17 to July 2, there were 5764 cases of excess mortality. According to The Guardian, this is 36% above the usual level.

The situation was most severe from June 25 to 27, accounting for more than half of all recorded cases. Approximately two-thirds of the excess deaths were among those aged 75 and older. Although the causes of death are not officially linked to the heat, medical professionals and authorities acknowledged the critical impact of the abnormal temperatures.

Parallel forest fires are raging in Spain. One outbreak occurred in the Guadalajara region, covering approximately 32,000 hectares, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 people from 34 villages. According to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the country has already seen 22 major blazes this year-four times more than during the same period last year. With temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius and dry winds, the risk of fires remains extremely high.

A similar tense situation is developing in other regions. In the French department of Var, fire destroyed 2,500 hectares and forced the evacuation of 400 residents.

In Greece, authorities have imposed a ban on outdoor labor during the hottest parts of the day due to predicted temperatures exceeding 41 °C. This measure aims to protect workers' health and reduce risks associated with extreme heat.

On Sicily, a combination of strong winds and abnormal heat sparked several fire outbreaks. Due to a sharp increase in fire danger, the island has implemented maximum threat status. The situation is at the highest risk level.

As S. Dragan predicted this year, "the summer...is warmer than usual".

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