A severe heatwave is scorching the U.S. Midwest, with temperatures crossing 43°C (110°F) in parts of Illinois and Michigan. The National Weather Service has issued red alerts in several cities, urging residents to stay indoors.
Chicago reported at least 17 cases of heatstroke over the weekend, and power grids are under strain as people crank up air conditioners. Public cooling centers have opened to aid the elderly and vulnerable populations.
Environmentalists say rising global temperatures are making such events more frequent. Similar hot spells in parts of India, including Delhi and Rajasthan, have sparked renewed climate discussions between the two countries.