2003 European Heat Wave

The 2003 European Heat Wave was one of the most deadliest and hottest summers to ever be recorded in Europe in over 400 years! The Heat Wave lasted from about June 2003 till August 2003. Just imagine the minor heat waves that we experience here in Jersey for only about to five days, compared to the this heat wave which lasted nearly over two months. So much problems came to be during this time period. Difficulty breathing was especially one of the biggest concerns. Stepping outside and just not being able to walk down the street is nerve wrecking. It was such a difficult period to be living in Europe throughout that time. Nearly over 35,000 deaths occurred. Can you imagine how much that is? Just due to a heat wave! A heat wave is known to be one of the most lethal weathers. Being able to do outdoor activities was impossible. People everywhere were doing everything to stay cool and not let it affect them. Europe throughout the time had weather reaching hundred degrees fahrenheit or even more! Due to so much energy and heat beaming towards to the earth and the heat wave just getting stronger each day rather then weak, caused so much problems. Agriculture was tremendously affected. Many of the crops that was being planted or grown died out. Due to the heat, crops need a specific type of weather for it to be grown. With the heat wave, it did not allow for plants to even start growing. Without crops, a whole lot of food was not able to exported or even given out to certain markets, which had a huge effect on the economy. Another huge concern was that respiratory problems developed throughout that time or even a little after it. Many forest fires developed as well. Forrest fires were growing rapidly due to so much heat around. The cost of the heat wave resulted in over eleven billion dollars of revenue and healthcare. 2003 European Heat Wave is something that no one will ever want to go back and relive, it was such a devastating time for all of Europe.