A severe heatwave has resulted in significant damage and loss. Almost 8,000 excess deaths were reported, along with the loss of livestock and crops. Large areas of land were also scorched, with some 120,000 hectares affected. The heatwave had a profound impact on the environment, with birds falling silent in blackened forests.

For one climate consultant and mother of two, the heatwave marked a turning point. Her home no longer felt safe due to the extreme weather conditions.

Further details about the heatwave and its effects are available from the source.