In Pics | Catastrophic heatwave delivers high temperatures in various areas

Updated: Jul 01, 2021, 11:27 AM(IST)

An intense heatwave swept across various regions. With monsoon yet to arrive, people find different ways to deal with the scorching heat. Scroll down for images. 

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Oregon Convention Center cooling station

People rest at the Oregon Convention Center cooling station in Oregon, Portland on June 28, 2021, as a heatwave moves over much of the United States.

(Photograph:AFP)

Heatwave in Iraq

Iraqi youth swim in the Shatt Al-Arab river by the port of Maqil amid a heatwave in the southern Iraqi city of Basra on June 29, 2021.

(Photograph:AFP)

Rowing practice in DC

A rowing crew practices on the Potomac River as the DC area experiences a heatwave.

(Photograph:AFP)

Potomac River

People are seen on the Potomac River as the DC area experiences a heatwave.

(Photograph:AFP)

Portland, Oregon

Kids play in the Salmon Springs Fountain on June 27, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 

(Photograph:AFP)

Record breaking temperatures

Record breaking temperatures lingered over the Northwest during a historic heatwave this weekend. 

(Photograph:AFP)

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