heatwave · USA · anomalous (жара · сша · аномальный)
In the US, at least 25 people have died due to abnormal heat.
Consensus
- At least 25 people died due to an abnormal heatwave in the United States
- The highest number of deaths were reported in New Jersey, with 22 cases
- The National Weather Service issued warnings for nearly 156 million residents in the eastern part of the country
- Temperatures are expected to reach 35–38°C with high humidity making it feel even hotter
Points of divergence
- One additional death was confirmed in Cook County, Illinois — kommersant
- Several deaths were confirmed in Mississippi and Massachusetts — fontanka
- The heatwave is not typical summer heat and can be dangerous for people of all ages — kommersant
- Many victims were found in homes without air conditioning, on the street, or in parked cars — fontanka
- The heatwave affected the period of Independence Day celebrations from July 3 to 5 — kommersant
- Independence Day events were canceled or postponed in several cities including Washington, Philadelphia, Haddon Township and Watertown — fontanka
- Asphalt began melting in New York due to high temperatures — kommersant
- Over 840 thousand households lost electricity due to the heat and stormy weather — fontanka
- A new temperature record was set for July 4 in Washington, reaching 38.8°C — fontanka
- There was a rise in mortality rates due to the heatwave in France with 2025 additional deaths registered between June 22 and 28 — fontanka
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