七月飞雪又野火频发 土耳其现极端天气

Group 1 - Rare weather phenomenon of "July snow" occurred in northeastern Turkey, with significant snowfall in a 100-kilometer mountainous area, described by locals as unprecedented in decades [1][2] - In western Turkey, wildfires have been rampant, with 624 incidents reported in the past week, resulting in three deaths, destruction of approximately 200 homes, and evacuation of around 50,000 people [2] - The province of Izmir is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days, exacerbating the wildfire situation [2] Group 2 - Experts attribute the increase in extreme weather events to global warming, predicting that such occurrences will become more frequent and intense [3] - There is a call for improved early warning systems for extreme weather and a long-term focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions [3] - The privatization of Turkey's electricity sector has led to inadequate maintenance of power lines, increasing the risk of wildfires due to electrical faults [2]