In the US, at least 25 people have died due to abnormal heat

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

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