The city of Rovaniemi is located 500 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle and is known as the official residence of Santa Claus. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In recent days, the air temperature in this city has approached 30 degrees, and a heatwave has been observed for 15 days. This situation is completely unusual for Lapland.
The heat has not been limited to Rovaniemi; record-long heat has also been recorded in other regions of Lapland. For example, in the Ylitornio area, the temperature rose to 31.7 degrees, which is about 10 degrees higher than the average for the region.
The Arctic climate is one of the fastest warming areas on our planet. Here, temperatures are rising four to five times faster than the global average.
According to Professor Jeff Ueller, head of the Arctic Research Department at the University of Oulu, climate change is manifesting itself at every point in the world today. These changes are visible through extreme heat, heavy rains, and natural disasters.
The heat and other modern challenges are worrying not only scientists but also Santa Claus. He cannot manage to wear his traditional red and furry outfit every day, as there is a risk of sunburn if he goes outside for a short time during the day.
According to Santa Claus, he only goes swimming in the forest lake in the evening when the air cools down. His helpers, the elves, are also receiving instructions to drink water every hour and work in the shade to protect themselves from the heat.
Professor Ueller believes that if heatwaves continue to increase, in the future, farmers will be forced to build shaded structures. Tourists are also amazed by this situation.
Although Lapland is usually attractive to tourists seeking a cold climate, this year many guests are regretfully returning due to the heat. Currently, days in Lapland stretch up to 20 hours, and the sun continues to shine even after 11:00 PM.
This situation, although it gets dark late, is causing the heat to be retained for a long time.
