The United States is currently facing extreme weather conditions on both coasts, with a record-breaking heatwave affecting several Western states and Hurricane Beryl causing evacuations in coastal Texas. Las Vegas has experienced its hottest day on record, and Death Valley, known for its extreme temperatures, is drawing attention as it approaches record highs. Meanwhile, Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas, bringing with it high winds and heavy rain, leading to power outages and flooding concerns. These events are part of a broader pattern of extreme weather conditions affecting various parts of the globe.
More than 50 million people in the United States are under heat alerts due to a record-breaking heatwave in the West.
Las Vegas recorded its hottest day on record, while Death Valley is nearing record temperatures, attracting thrill seekers despite the dangers of heat exposure.
Experts warn that the extreme temperatures, affecting around 36 million Americans, could lead to heat stress and have already resulted in at least one death due to heat exposure.
Firefighters are battling wildfires across parts of California as temperatures soar in the state and neighboring Nevada.
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas, with wind gusts over 140 km/h reported. The storm is causing power outages and flooding, with a significant concern for storm surges, historically the deadliest aspect of hurricanes.
Other global weather-related news includes heavy rain disrupting life in Mumbai, India, with floods affecting roads and public transport, and university students in Bangladesh protesting for job recruitment based on merit rather than quotas.
The European Union’s climate change monitoring service reported that last month was the hottest June on record, with the past 13 months being the hottest on record for their respective months, indicating a trend towards increasing global temperatures.
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