10 Photos People Took In The Terrible Heatwaves That Happened This Summer
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By Vika https://pictolic.com/article/10-photos-people-took-in-the-terrible-heatwaves-that-happened-this-summer.htmlDue to climate change, summers are changing. People today face more frequent, longer-lasting, and hotter heat waves than before. Not only does it mean that individuals are getting increasingly sweaty and need to crank up the air conditioning more often, but it also poses major and deadly health threats.
To show that extreme temperatures are no joke, our team at Pictolic has compiled yet another list of striking photos of how heat waves affect every living creature and our surroundings. Scroll down to see how people are desperately trying to cope with such brutal weather and be sure to share some useful tips you know for combating heat with others down below!
While at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with medical expert Dr. Nicole Levine, MD, from Health Strive, who kindly shared some precautions that people should stick to in extreme heat.
10 PHOTOS
#1 Stores In Turkey Open Their Doors To Stray Dogs To Escape Extreme Heat. There Is Also One On The Stairs That You Can't See Well
#2 Rolled Up To My Parents' House To Find Them Giving Away Free Water For People And Their Dogs In The Excessive Heatwave In America. I’m Proud To Be Their Daughter
#3 The Heat Has Them Lined Up For Water Today
Even though heat waves are among the most dangerous natural hazards, they rarely receive adequate attention as their consequences aren’t immediately visible.
“From my experience, people often downplay heat wave risks,” says medical expert Dr. Nicole Levine, MD, from Health Strive. “Possible consequences are severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. These conditions can lead to serious health complications, including organ damage or even death.”
#4 Another Hot Summer Day In London
#5 A Very Hot Day Today In The Center Of Rovaniemi In North Finland (Afternoon The Meter Was Showing +32°C). At The Beach, People Weren´t The Only Ones, Who Needed A Little Cooling
These are reindeer, the domesticated versions of caribous found in North America. They roam free in most areas around North Finland.
#6 117 Degrees In Arizona Today. Melted The Blinds In My House
One study found that from 2000 to 2019, almost half a million people died each year from extremely hot temperatures. This year (2024), the planet had its hottest day in at least eight decades and broke the record again on July 22.
#7 Life Hack
#8 It's So Hot That My Rear-View Mirror Is Sliding Down The Windshield
#9 Maybe A Wax Lincoln Sculpture Wasn’t The Best Idea During DC’s First Week Of Summer Heat
Such brutal weather conditions resulted in severe water shortages and dozens of deaths in Mexico and Central America. In Pakistan, hospitals were overwhelmed by the high heat, with frequent power outages and water shortages in some areas. Japan also issued heart-stroke alerts as temperatures reached record highs.
#10 My Pens Are Melting
Keywords: Photos | People | Heatwaves | Summer | Climate change | Hot weather
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