UN warns of extreme heat epidemic affecting billions globally

inquirer.net July 26, 2024, 01:01 AM UTC

Summary: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared an "extreme heat epidemic," highlighting the severe impact of climate change as billions face deadly heat waves. Temperatures have reached over 50 degrees Celsius, with India experiencing its longest heatwave on record. The warning comes as global temperatures continue to rise, affecting public health and safety.

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