Heatwaves Sweep Across the World: A New Normal?
Record-breaking heatwaves are putting tens of millions at risk across the U.S. and globally. Experts warn of severe public health risks and economic impacts while highlighting that extreme heat is increasingly becoming a common phenomenon attributed to climate change.
Record-breaking temperatures are scorching the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, causing significant disruptions in electricity supply and transit. Extreme heat warnings remain in place as officials foresee temperatures 'feeling like' 110°F due to humidity.
Amtrak has implemented safety measures, slowing trains in response to the searing conditions. Nighttime temperatures offer little relief, and cities along the East Coast are on high alert. Health experts urge employers to safeguard outdoor workers by ensuring breaks and hydration.
The heat has global ramifications, affecting regions like Britain and Alaska, traditionally spared from such extremes. With experts warning of continued temperature rises, the phenomenon dubbed 'the new normal' points to climate change as a significant driver of these worrying trends, raising global alarms.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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