Heat waves in the U.S., which began in May, could become more frequent.
Scientists warned that fatalities could increase as extreme temperatures across the United States worsen. They added that without more action to combat climate change, deaths caused by heat waves in the United States will only increase each summer.
This means that people will be more vulnerable, especially those in locations accustomed to high temperatures.
US Heat Waves Could Become More Frequent
According to Fox News' latest report, heat waves in the U.S. already killed more than a dozen of people in Texas.
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Individuals who died because of extreme heat are between the ages of 60 to 80 years old.
A county medical examiner said that many of the deceased people had other health complications.
Meanwhile, two of the fatalities were Florida residents who died after hiking at Big Bend National Park during a heat wave.
On Friday, June 30, the National Weather Service warned that a heat wave is building along the West Coast. It is expected to bring extreme temperatures in some parts of California. Several areas in the Northern and Central California are expected to reach over 40 degrees Celsius.
More parts of the United States could still suffer as heat waves become more frequent.
How To Beat the Heat
The World Health Organization provided some tips on how to stay safe during heat waves, such as the following:
- If you need to go outside, avoid doing it during the hottest time of the day.
- If your house doesn't have good ventilation, the best thing you can do is go to the nearest air-conditioned public establishment.
- When going outside, make sure that you are not walking along a path with direct sunlight. Always look for sidewalks that have great shades.
- If you have children or pets, avoid living them in parked vehicles and other places directly exposed to the sun.
- During a heat wave, it would be best to avoid going to the gym or doing other strenuous physical activities. If you really need to do them, make sure that they will be conducted during the coolest part of the day (in the morning between 4:00 and 7:00 a.m.).
These are just some of the things you can do to stay safe during extreme temperatures. If you want to learn more tips, you can click this link.
