A severe heatwave is sweeping across the southern United States, with temperatures soaring past 45°C in parts of Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. The National Weather Service has issued red alerts, advising people to avoid outdoor exposure and conserve energy.
Hospitals in Houston and Phoenix have reported a 30% rise in heatstroke and dehydration cases. Authorities are urging citizens to check on the elderly and vulnerable, while energy providers are struggling to maintain uninterrupted supply.
The crisis has reignited debate over climate resilience, with experts pointing to similar risks in densely populated South Asian cities like Dhaka and Kolkata during prolonged summers.