A scorching heat wave is currently affecting parts of the US and Mexico, with record high temperatures being experienced, especially in the Northeast United States and along the southern US border with Mexico. The extreme heat has turned deadly, particularly for migrants attempting to cross the border, where conditions have become suffocating. Authorities in El Paso, Texas, report approximately one migrant death daily due to the extreme temperatures. Amidst these conditions, US authorities are urging migrants to enter the country legally to avoid the dangers of crossing through the desert. Meteorologist and Atmospheric Scientist Matthew Kuchi explains that a stagnant high-pressure heat dome is behind the blistering temperatures, exacerbated by global warming, making such deadly heat waves more likely.
- Parts of the US and Mexico are experiencing a severe heat wave, with the Northeast US seeing record highs.
- The heat has proven deadly for migrants attempting to cross the US-Mexico border, with about one migrant death per day reported in El Paso, Texas.
- Authorities advise migrants to use legal ports of entry, highlighting the desert’s brutal and unforgiving conditions during the heat wave.
- The heat wave is attributed to a high-pressure heat dome, which creates hot, dry conditions and deflects inclement weather, allowing temperatures to soar.
- Global warming has made such extreme heat events 35 times more likely, with heat domes becoming longer, larger, and more intense.
- High humidity levels are compounding the issue, leading to dangerously high heat index values where it feels like 41 to 43 degrees Celsius in some areas.
- Efforts to mitigate the impact of heat waves include raising awareness, opening cooling shelters, and providing water, especially for vulnerable populations.
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