An intense heat wave in Southeast Michigan is expected to break a 100-year-old record with temperatures nearing 100°F, high heat indices up to 105°F, and warm muggy nights, prompting heat warnings and advisories. The heat will persist through Monday and Tuesday, with a chance of thunderstorms and severe weather later in the week, urging residents to take safety precautions for themselves and pets.
San Antonio recorded its highest-ever heat index of 117 degrees on June 4, 2024, breaking last year's record of 116 degrees. High humidity and afternoon dewpoints in the mid-to-upper 70s have caused feels-like temperatures to soar into triple digits across South Central Texas. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and take care of pets as the hot and humid conditions persist.
Delhi, India, may have recorded its highest-ever temperature at 126.1 degrees Fahrenheit amid a severe heat wave, though the reading is still under verification. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a "red" weather alert for several northern states, advising people to avoid heat exposure and stay hydrated. The extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change and possibly El Niño, has already resulted in at least three deaths and significant disruptions.
India may have recorded its highest temperature ever at 126 degrees Fahrenheit in Mungeshpur, a suburb of New Delhi, amid a severe heat wave. The India Meteorological Department is verifying the data due to potential sensor errors. The heat wave has led to a red alert health notice and water usage restrictions in New Delhi. Rising global temperatures and climate change are contributing to more frequent and intense heat waves.
A scorching heatwave in Brazil has led to a record heat index of 62.3 degrees Celsius (144.1 degrees Fahrenheit) in Rio de Janeiro, the highest in a decade, with the actual maximum temperature reaching 42C. The extreme heat has driven residents to beaches and parks, while authorities warn of intense rains and storms in the south of the country. The situation has raised concerns about water scarcity and deforestation, with experts emphasizing the deadly impact of heatwaves on human health amidst the escalating extreme weather events worldwide.
Vietnam has recorded its highest ever temperature of just over 44C, with experts warning that it will soon be surpassed due to climate change. Other countries in the region, including Thailand and Myanmar, have also been experiencing extremely hot weather. Climate change experts have called the new record "worrying" and predict that it will be repeated many times. The world has already warmed by about 1.1C since the industrial era began and temperatures will keep rising unless governments make steep cuts to emissions.
