Malta has woken up to another day of intense summer heat, with a NASA satellite image offering a striking view of the conditions driving the current spell of hot weather across the region.

According to popular weather page Aġġornament tat-Temp, very fine dust from the Sahara Desert is being carried northwards by prevailing winds, with the dust reaching as far as Sicily.

The page explained that the satellite imagery highlights the strength of the African anticyclone currently influencing the Mediterranean. The persistent flow of hot air from North Africa is contributing to the exceptionally high temperatures being experienced across Malta and neighbouring countries.

The current heatwave has made this an especially uncomfortable week for Malta, with weather warnings issued on an almost daily basis as temperatures continue to soar.

At certain points, the apparent temperature, which takes into account factors such as humidity and how the heat is experienced by the human body, could reach as high as 45°C. This would make it the highest ‘feels like’ temperature recorded so far this year.

Forecasters are also warning that there is currently little indication of an immediate end to the hot conditions, with the region remaining under the influence of the powerful high-pressure system.

For now, Malta remains firmly in the grip of summer, with residents advised to take precautions during the hottest parts of the day, stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the scorching sun.

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