Record temperatures set across US as heat wave engulfs nation

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 23, 2022 12:05 am

Washington, United States: A relentless US heat wave that has triggered health alerts for more than 100 million people is set to intensify this weekend, with temperatures and humidity forecast to surge to suffocating highs in many parts of the country.

The devastating heat -- which has also hit Europe, causing hundreds of deaths there -- highlights the direct threat climate change poses to even the wealthiest countries on the planet.

Community mechanic Lloyd Bush works on a neighbor's vehicle during a heatwave on July 21, 2022 (July 22 in Manila) in Houston, Texas. Excessive heat warnings have been issued across Texas with a predicted high of 102 degrees in Houston. AFP PHOTO

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