At least 112 people have died, exceeding 45 ℃! This place has been hit by a heatwave. Mexican Ministry of Health | Mexico | heatwave
Mexico is currently experiencing a heatwave, and the Mexican Ministry of Health announced on the 28th that from March 19th to June 24th this year, the country's high temperature weather has caused at least 112 deaths. At the same time, the high temperature has also brought adverse effects to the lives of people in many places.
According to data from the Mexican Ministry of Health, among the more than 110 deaths caused by high temperatures, over 70% were elderly people aged 65 and above. Among them, the state of Nuevo Leon in northeastern Mexico had the highest number of deaths, reaching 64. In addition, there were 1559 cases hospitalized due to physical discomfort symptoms such as heatstroke and dehydration. Especially in the past ten days, temperatures in many parts of Mexico have reached new historical highs, with some areas even reaching temperatures exceeding 45 ℃.
CCTV reporter Sheng Jiadi: This abnormal heatwave has swept across the entire country of Mexico. According to local media reports, it is an abnormal weather that is rare in twenty years. Many people working outdoors have to shorten their working hours because the heat wave outside is unbearable.
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Many Mexican citizens have expressed that the unusually high temperatures have had a significant negative impact on their daily lives, work, and travel.
Meteorological experts predict that in the upcoming July, many parts of Mexico may also face a new round of heatwaves. The Mexican meteorological department has announced that it is expected that the high temperatures in the northeastern, northern, central, and southern Pacific coastal areas of the country will continue for some time. The meteorological department recommends that people avoid staying outdoors for long periods of time and try to stay in cool, well ventilated areas.