The worst affected is the Republic of Sacha (Yakutia). In this area is also the city of Verkhoyansk, where a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius was measured a week ago. If this measurement is confirmed, it will be the highest temperature measured in the Arctic.
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Regional authorities said the fires were responsible for the storms. Extreme heat and strong winds make it harder for firefighters. More than 3,000 forces, 500 special technology units and 43 fire engines are deployed to manage the fires. It also helps 67 aircraft
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In many places, firefighting work has been stopped because the terrain is difficult to access and there are no populated areas nearby. According to the authorities, the economic damage is lower than the costs of using personnel, technology and water. The financial situation of municipal budgets is now particularly tense due to additional social spending resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
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