The Extreme Heat Kills Over 100 in Mexico
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Mexico – In Mexico, at least 100 people have died due to extreme heat as temperatures climbed close to 50 degrees Celsius in some places of the country, the health ministry stated on Thursday.Â
In addition, dozens of deaths were also reported in Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Sonora and Campeche. At least 1,559 people received medical treatment for heat-related problems in the same period.Â
In Tamaulipas, the local government announced on Wednesday that dozens of people have died in the current heat wave, prompting governor Antonio Villarreal Anaya to order the creation of a working group to develop a response plan to the incident.Â
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"High temperatures will continue throughout the state. We advise people to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and stay in cool, well-ventilated areas," the Tamaulipas Health Minister said.Â
In addition, authorities also warned that another heat wave could affect the country starting July 1, 2023.Â
In May, the United Nations (UN) warned that it is almost certain that 2023-2027 will be the hottest five-year period on record, as greenhouse gases and El Nino will increase temperatures.
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