Malta’s July 2023 Reached Temperatures Of 42.7°C

Jan 30 2024

In 2023, Malta became an attractive destination for sun-seeking tourists, experiencing weather warmer and drier than the climatic norm.

The Meteorological Office recorded 3,020 hours of sunshine, with July being notably the warmest month since 1922, reaching an average temperature of 29.6°C and hitting a peak of 42.7°C during a 10-day heatwave.

Despite December starting the winter season with an average temperature of 15.9°C, exceeding the norm by 1.4°C, February marked the only month below the climatic average.

The year saw 554.8 mm of rainfall, above the annual average, with storm Helios in February contributing significantly. However, March was exceptionally dry, receiving only 3 mm of rain, causing a drier-than-average spring. July remained completely rainless.

Autumn in Malta was uncharacteristically dry, with October being the driest on record, receiving only 0.2 mm of rain. Thunderstorms, usually associated with weather transitions in October, were absent.

Despite deficiencies in rainfall and lightning, wind exceeded the norm in eight months, with April and May being the windiest, and the strongest gust recorded at 53 knots in November. Overall, 2023 provided a sun-soaked and dry Mediterranean experience, attracting tourists seeking warmth and sunshine.

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Ongoing Works On Triq Ta’ Wara S-Sur In Belt Victoria

Jan 30 2024

The Minister for Gozo and Infrastructure, Clint Camilleri, visited the ongoing reconstruction work on the Triq ta’ Wara s-Sur (Back Street) in Victoria, Gozo, with a value of €1.5 million.

In this street, new services are being installed, including new water mains on each side of the road, a new drainage system, new water connections to irrigate farmers’ fields, rainwater harvesting systems, and telecommunication ducts.

New benches are also being installed, pavements are being strengthened, and the road surface is being completely resurfaced.

Minister Clint Camilleri mentioned that the work on the Triq ta’ Wara s-Sur is progressing well, with the services section of the road in the residential area already completed. He explained that two new water mains have been installed on each side of the road, a new drainage main, new connections for all residences, and a stormwater culvert that will lead towards Marsalforn Road so that, as the Marsalforn Road works begin, the stormwater culvert can be connected to the same road.

As Carnival approaches, the road surface in part of this street will be completed and opened to the public, followed by continued work on the remaining part of Triq ta’ Wara s-Sur.

Minister Camilleri also revealed that a new junction will be created in this area to permanently alleviate the bottleneck in Rabat.

This new junction will be one of several new junctions and alternative roads to be created in Rabat. Following this road, work will commence on Triq George Pisani, a new road that will also provide an alternative route for those heading to Marsalforn. “The aim of this project is to reduce traffic from the center of Rabat as much as possible,” concluded Minister Clint Camilleri.

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Dar San Ġużepp To Welcome First Elderly Residents Soon

Jan 30 2024

Minister for Gozo and Infrastructure, Clint Camilleri, recently inspected the progress of the St. Joseph Home project in Għajnsielem, which is nearing completion.

The final touches, including mechanical and electrical systems, finishings, and furnishings, are expected to be concluded in the coming weeks.

Anticipated to open in March, the St. Joseph Home will be home to the initial group of 120 elderly residents. Minister Camilleri expressed satisfaction with the timely completion of the project, emphasizing that applications for residency will soon be open to all Gozitans interested in becoming residents.

The facility, spanning over three floors, will feature 120 rooms with en-suite bathrooms across four levels, offering picturesque views of the countryside and the sea. Committed to the highest standards and accessibility, the home will provide ample social spaces and outdoor areas for relaxation.

Natalie Briffa Farrugia, Chairperson of Vassallo Group, encouraged prospective residents and their families to apply for residency in this state-of-the-art facility, emphasizing its commitment to delivering superior services and accommodations for the elderly in Għajnsielem.

Minister Camilleri concluded by affirming that the St. Joseph Home would not only commence operations but would set a benchmark as a premier facility, ensuring the utmost quality and standards for the well-being of Gozitans and the residents it will serve.

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Malta Has A Favourite Pokemon… And It’s Charizard

Jan 30 2024

According to a survey by The Toy Zone, Charizard was deemed to be Malta’s most preferred Pokemon.

With around 1,016 Pokemon breeds in the Pokedex, The Toy Zone analysed up to date Google data to find which Pokemon is searched at the most stand out rate in every country in 2023.

Despite Malta’s preference for the fire Pokemon, Pikachu still emerges as the main hero in more countries (six) than other in Europe.

Do you have a favourite Pokemon?

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