Antarctica witnesses its first ever heat wave
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Antarctica witnessed its first-ever heatwave in late January. Temperatures spiked, and if this continues for long, the flora and fauna on the continent could suffer extensively, and it may lead to the rapid melting of glaciers and decline in population of polar species. The highest maximum and minimum temperatures ever were recorded between January 23-26. The record high temperature of 9.2 degree Celsius was recorded on January 24.