Tens of millions of Americans experienced dangerously high temperatures on Friday, brought on by a raging heatwave that stretched from California to Texas and parts of Florida and is expected to peak later in the week.
The desert southwestern states have been in a heat wave since the start of the week, posing a health risk to the elderly, construction and delivery workers, and the homeless.
and in Arizona In one of the hardest-hit states, daily life is a race against the sun.
And on Friday, Phoenix, the state capital, recorded a temperature of more than 43 degrees for the fifteenth day in a row, according to the US Weather Service.
And the intense heat caused the cancellation of a series of concerts that were planned to be held in the evening at the end of each summer week in the city.
For several days now, authorities have been sounding the alarm, advising residents to avoid daytime outdoor activities and watch for signs of dehydration, which can quickly become fatal in hot conditions.
And meteorologists have warned that the worst heatwaves will begin later this week, knowing that Nevada City’s temperature record could be broken on Sunday.
and in California The famous Death Valley, which is one of the hottest places on Earth, is also likely to set records on Sunday, which could touch 54 degrees Celsius (130 degrees Fahrenheit).
Over the weekend, high temperatures killed 10 migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to border police.
and in Texas El Paso recorded temperatures of over 37.7 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday for the 27th consecutive day.
On Tuesday, the White House announced the development of a “National Thermal Strategy” and President Joe Biden said in a statement that “millions of Americans are suffering from extreme heat waves that are increasing in intensity, frequency and duration due to climate change.” .”
Source: AFP.