Mexico Weather: At least 100 people died due to heat wave in Mexico, officials informed
At least 100 people have died in the heatwave in Mexico over the past two weeks as temperatures soared to near 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in some parts of the country. The Ministry of Health gave this information on Thursday. Mexico this month was hit by a three-week heat wave that so overwhelmed the energy grid that authorities had to suspend classes in some areas.
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The heat has killed at least 100 people in Mexico over the past two weeks, as temperatures soared to near 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in some parts of the country. The Ministry of Health gave this information on Thursday.
Mexico this month was hit by a three-week heat wave that overwhelmed the energy grid, prompting authorities to suspend classes in some areas. Many Mexicans suffered because of the extreme heat.
In a report on extreme temperatures, the ministry said more than two-thirds of the deaths occurred in the week of June 18-24, while the rest occurred in the previous week.
Only one heat-related death was recorded during the same period last year. Almost all the deaths were due to heat stroke and some due to dehydration.
About 64% of the deaths occurred in Nuevo León, a northern state bordering Texas. Most of the rest were in neighboring Tamaulipas and Veracruz on the Gulf Coast.
In the recent past, there has been a drop in the temperature as the much-needed rains have been received during the rainy season. However, some northern cities are still witnessing high temperatures.
In the state of Sonora, the city of Aconchi recorded a maximum temperature of 49 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday.
