Deadly Heat Wave in India, Mexico, and the United States – Hundreds Killed

Jakarta –

heat wave occurred in the region of India, Mexico, to the United States (US). The heat wave killed hundreds of people from the three countries.

As reported by the Associated Press, Monday (19/6), the heat in India barely reached 45 degrees Celsius. At least 96 people died from the unbearable heat of the sun.

The Minister of Health, Brijesh Pathak, said he had launched an investigation into the cause of death of “so many people”, especially in one of the districts. There are two areas that were worst affected.

The two regions are Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which have dense populations. Imagine, you are in a densely populated area but with hot, stuffy and dry air!

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar authorities warned local residents aged 60 and above and people suffering from various ailments to stay indoors during the day.

Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh was hit the hardest. More than half of the dead were from Ballia.

Heat Wave in Mexico

Reported by AFP, Friday (30/6/2023), scientists say global warming is worsening the weather in Mexico. This, he said, many countries experienced record high temperatures.

According to Mexican Health Ministry figures released on Wednesday, more than 1,000 heat-related emergencies were reported in Mexico between June 12 and 25, of which 104 resulted in death.

Authorities reported eight deaths between April 14 and May 31. So that the total number of deaths so far is 112.

The Ministry of Health said the main cause was heat stroke, followed by dehydration.

Mexico’s northern region reported the most deaths, with 64 deaths recorded in the northeastern state of Nuevo Leon and 19 in neighboring Tamaulipas, which borders the US state of Texas, which has also been hit by extreme heat.

The Ministry of Health said a maximum temperature of 49 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit) was recorded this week in the northwestern state of Sonora. The Ministry of Health added that the average maximum temperature in Mexico during summer fluctuates between 30 and 45 degrees Celsius.

The authorities warned that heat wave Others may affect the nation of 127 million people from July 1.

In May, the United Nations warned that it was almost certain that 2023-2027 would be the warmest five-year period on record, as greenhouse gases and El Nino combine to make temperatures soar.

Next up: Heatwave in the US.

(aik/aik)

2023-07-01 23:47:45
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