On June 30, millions of people in the west and northwestern United States were placed under heat alerts. The region was experiencing record-breaking temperatures, and cops reported that there had been many deaths due to the extreme heat. The heatwave was felt in many parts of the country. Different ways are being found to cope with the heat. (Image: AFP).Emergency services have been stretched by the heatwave, with at least 13 people suddenly dying in Vancouver and many more across British Columbia since June 25th. (Image: AFP).According to county health officials, Washington, in the northwestern US, saw at least 16 deaths from heatwave-related causes, including two people who succumbed to hyperthermia due to their bodies being too hot. (Image: AFP).California's desert, valley and mountain areas are experiencing record temperatures. This has raised concerns about wildfires. Windy dry conditions with lightning storms could also cause blazes in several western United States regions. (Image: AFP).Canada broke the all-time record for highest temperature on June 29th. It reached 121°F (49.5°C) in Lytton. This is about 155 miles (250 km) east of Vancouver. Environment Canada reported. (Image: AFP).For several days, temperatures in the Pacific coast city were around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This is almost 20 degrees higher than seasonal norms. (Image: AFP).Record-breaking temperatures are becoming more common due to climate change. The decade ending in 2019 was the hottest ever recorded globally, while the five hottest years all occurred in the past five years. (Image: AFP).A high-pressure heat dome trapping warm air in the region is responsible for the scorching heat reaching Canada's Arctic regions. (Image: AFP).The temperatures in Seattle and Portland, US Pacific Northwest cities, reached new heights on June 28. (Image: AFP).
