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A heat wave, or heatwave, or extreme heat, is a period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity, especially in oceanic climate countries. While definitions vary, a heat wave is usually measured relative to the usual climate in the area and relative to normal temperatures for the season.
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Kyrgyzstan
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EARLY ACTION CRISIS PROTOCOL FOR - KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan is recognized as a “high disaster-prone” country. As a country with highly mountainous terrain and high poverty levels, Kyrgyzstan experiences significant vulnerability… Full Story |
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1,500,000 |
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United States
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US Braces for Record-Breaking Heatwave, Health Risks HeightenedAs temperatures continue to soar across parts of the United States, record-breaking heat is anticipated on Sunday, with warnings of "dangerous" heat levels persisting into the… Full Story |
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1,300,000 |
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Italy
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Heatwave Grips Southern Europe: Red Alerts Issued for 16 Cities in ItalyItaly is grappling with scorching temperatures as a heatwave engulfs southern Europe, leading to the issuance of red alerts in 16 cities, including popular tourist destinations… Full Story |
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United States
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Heatwave Ravages Southern USA, Causing Multiple Fatalities and Continuing ThreatsA scorching heatwave has gripped the southern United States, unleashing blistering temperatures of up to approximately 42 °C (107.6 °F) in states such as Texas, Louisiana, Florida… Full Story |
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India
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Heatwave in North Eastern StatesIn the past three days, an extreme heatwave in the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh has claimed the lives of almost 98 individuals. Bihar recorded 44 deaths, while Uttar… Full Story |
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Thailand
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Widespread and Severe Heatwave Ravages South and South-East AsiaSeveral parts of South and South-East Asia have been hit by a severe and widespread heatwave. Extreme temperatures, exceeding 42 C, have been reported at 36 weather stations… Full Story |
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