Foreign news agencies reported that many countries in different regions around the world are experiencing severe heat waves this year. As a result, more than 1,000 people died in total.
News reports stated that in the Asian region and in India, it appears that it is witnessing the longest period of extremely hot weather this year ever. Especially in New Delhi, the country's capital, people have had to live in temperatures higher than 40 degrees Celsius for a long period of up to 38 consecutive days, or since May 14. Meanwhile, the Indian Ministry of Health announced that due to extremely hot weather conditions, more than 60 people have died and more than 25,000 people have fallen ill, most of them suffering from sunstroke or sunstroke.
As for Saudi Arabia, they faced extremely hot weather, with temperatures reaching nearly 52 degrees Celsius in Mecca, where the annual Hajj ceremonies are held. As a result, more than 1,000 pilgrims died due to the extreme heat.
Meanwhile, in the Gaza Strip area, in addition to facing the war between the Israeli army and the armed Palestinian movement Hamas, it is still suffering from extremely hot weather. Which leads to food spoilage. Water sources are contaminated with germs and mosquitoes may infest from contaminated water sources and easily perishable foods. The number of people suffering from diarrhea has increased 25 times compared to this time last year.
While countries in the European region faced a wave of extreme hot weather until temperatures rose, as is the case in Italy, where 8 cities, including the capital, Rome, were forced to declare extremely hot weather alerts over the weekend. Temperatures are expected to continue to rise until they exceed 40 degrees Celsius.
As for Mexico, it is exposed to very hot weather. As a result, nearly 160 people have died this year, including deaths last week. In just one week, up to 30 people and more than 2,500 people became ill.