Latvia breaks heat records for the tenth consecutive day — even Karosta's basements are starting to melt
Meteorologists report with mathematical precision that Latvia has broken heat records for the tenth day in a row. Even the mythical basement walls of Karosta are starting to sweat.
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre reports with almost military discipline that heat records have been broken in the country for the tenth consecutive day. This is about as surprising as news that there are traffic jams in Riga — except this time everyone is happy about it.
Since the beginning of March, records have been broken 116 times, which is more than the Liepāja tram has stops during 12 trips. In Alūksne, Gulbene and Madona, thermometers showed up to +13.3 degrees, which for these regions is roughly like a tropical paradise corner. Local residents are already talking about buying summer clothes in April.
"It's warmer here now than it usually is in June," says one Madona resident. "I'm already starting to think about whether I should go to Liepāja for a swim. But then I remembered that the water in our river is still cold as ice."
The former tsarist naval base in Karosta is suffering most from this heat offensive, where even the mythical basements are starting to melt. Local guides report that tourists are now asking not only about railway tunnels, but also where to buy sunglasses. But as we Liepāja folks say — if nature gives us warmth, we should use it. While Riga residents are still wondering whether to take off their winter jackets, we're already planning beach season.
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