Heatwave over, says Met Office, but temperatures to remain high

The heatwave that has engulfed Malta for the past seven days appears to be over, according to the Meteorological Office, although temperatures are expected to remain high. Giving a round-up of the past week's extreme weather, the Met Office said that during the heatwave, it recorded the highest temperature measured in July in more than a century: 43

Malta’s Seven-Day Heatwave To End After Breaking Two Major Weather Records

After seven sweltering days, Malta’s official heatwave is expected to come to an end today, but the scorching weather isn’t going anywhere just yet. The heatwave, which began on 16th July, rewrote the record books after temperatures remained above the official heatwave threshold for an entire week. The standout day came on 19th July, when the Met Office

Malta sets new heatwave record with three days above 42°C

Malta has recorded three consecutive days with temperatures of 42°C or more, setting a new record. On Wednesday, Malta and Gozo entered the seventh day of the heatwave, with temperatures reaching 42°C at about midday. The temperature reached 42.7°C on Tuesday and 42.3°C on Monday. The Met Office told Times of Malta: “In this current heatwave, we now

Malta breaks heatwave record with three consecutive days above 42°C

Malta has shattered meteorological records by registering three consecutive days with temperatures reaching 42°C or higher, fuelled by a persistent weather pattern known as an Omega Block. The current heatwave, which began on July 16, reached a peak last Saturday when temperatures hit 43.3°C, surpassing the previous July record of 42.7°C set in 1988

Malta endures fourth day in a row of temperatures above 42°C

Malta endured its fourth consecutive day of extreme heat, with temperatures peaking at 42.7°C on Tuesday shortly after noon, according to the Met Office. The prolonged heat has put substantial strain on the nation's Enemalta power grid, leading to power cuts across localities. On Saturday, the hottest July day ever was recorded, with temperatures hitting

Temperature hits 42.3°C but heatwave set to ease from Wednesday

The temperature reached 42.3°C on Monday, one degree below the July record set two days earlier, according to the Meteorological Office. Saturday’s maximum of 43.3°C was the highest July temperature recorded in Malta, surpassing the previous monthly record of 42.7°C set in 2023. The latest reading means Malta has experienced two days above 42°C during