<p>Heatwaves are expected to persist in a large part of the world throughout August, an Advisor on extreme heat said on Friday, following on from record temperatures in recent weeks.</p>.<p>The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said earlier this week it expected temperatures in North America, Asia, North Africa and the Mediterranean to be above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) "for a prolonged number of days this week as the heatwave intensifies".</p>.<p>"We should expect or at least plan for these extreme heatwaves to continue through August," Senior Extreme Heat Advisor for the WMO John Nairn told <em>Reuters</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/european-heatwave-what-s-causing-it-and-is-climate-change-to-blame-1237783.html">European heatwave: What’s causing it and is climate change to blame?</a></strong></p>.<p>Southern Europe is grappling with a record-breaking heatwave during the peak summer tourist season, prompting the authorities to warn of an increased risk of health problems and even death.</p>.<p>Extreme weather has also disrupted the lives of millions of Americans, with dangerous heat stretching from Southern California to the Deep South. Sweltering heat has also hit the Middle East.</p>.<p>Nairn said climate change meant heatwaves would become more frequent and be spread across the seasons.</p>.<p>"We're on trend in seeing a rise in global temperatures that will contribute to heatwaves increasing in intensity and frequency," Nairn said.</p>.<p>"We've got quite clear indications that they're already growing out into spring."</p>.<p>Some countries including the 27-member European Union are hoping all nations will agree at UN climate talks later this year to phase out the fossil fuel consumption that causes climate change.</p>.<p>Countries with oil and gas resources have opposed the idea.</p>.<p>"There is very strong evidence that if we were to eliminate fossil fuels, we would reduce a major contributor to what we are seeing," Nairn said.</p>.<p>"We can't turn it around in a hurry, but we certainly can take action."</p>
<p>Heatwaves are expected to persist in a large part of the world throughout August, an Advisor on extreme heat said on Friday, following on from record temperatures in recent weeks.</p>.<p>The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said earlier this week it expected temperatures in North America, Asia, North Africa and the Mediterranean to be above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) "for a prolonged number of days this week as the heatwave intensifies".</p>.<p>"We should expect or at least plan for these extreme heatwaves to continue through August," Senior Extreme Heat Advisor for the WMO John Nairn told <em>Reuters</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/european-heatwave-what-s-causing-it-and-is-climate-change-to-blame-1237783.html">European heatwave: What’s causing it and is climate change to blame?</a></strong></p>.<p>Southern Europe is grappling with a record-breaking heatwave during the peak summer tourist season, prompting the authorities to warn of an increased risk of health problems and even death.</p>.<p>Extreme weather has also disrupted the lives of millions of Americans, with dangerous heat stretching from Southern California to the Deep South. Sweltering heat has also hit the Middle East.</p>.<p>Nairn said climate change meant heatwaves would become more frequent and be spread across the seasons.</p>.<p>"We're on trend in seeing a rise in global temperatures that will contribute to heatwaves increasing in intensity and frequency," Nairn said.</p>.<p>"We've got quite clear indications that they're already growing out into spring."</p>.<p>Some countries including the 27-member European Union are hoping all nations will agree at UN climate talks later this year to phase out the fossil fuel consumption that causes climate change.</p>.<p>Countries with oil and gas resources have opposed the idea.</p>.<p>"There is very strong evidence that if we were to eliminate fossil fuels, we would reduce a major contributor to what we are seeing," Nairn said.</p>.<p>"We can't turn it around in a hurry, but we certainly can take action."</p>