Argentina Suffers Unprecedented Heatwave with Record Temperatures

Argentina is experiencing an unprecedented late-summer heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking levels, causing crops to wither, wildfires to spread, and adding pressure to a country already facing an economic crisis. The heatwave has persisted for five months and is beyond what climatologists had imagined. The worst drought in 30 years is expected to reduce national corn and soybean production by at least 20-30%. Farmers are facing losses of around $14 billion, exacerbating the country's economic problems. While La Niña is the main driver of the heatwave, some scientists have pointed to the role of climate change in intensifying these events.