United States officials on Friday released a statement saying that at least 13 people lost their lives due to extreme heat waves in the southern United States, amid heavy air pollution in other parts of the country due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.

The highest death toll, of 11 people, was registered in Webb County, Texas, near the Mexican border.

"As of Wednesday, there have been 11 total deaths," local officials said in a statement to AFP. "Ten are Webb County residents, the 11th death was from a neighbouring county that was brought to a local hospital and unfortunately passed away."&nbsp;

A 14-year-old died due to scorching heat while he was hiking in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The temperature there had reached 119 Fahrenheit (48 Celsius), said the local officials.

They further added that a 62-year-old woman lost her life in the neighbouring state of Louisiana last week after a storm left thousands of families without power and thus without air conditioning.

<h2>Scorching heat claims lives of more than 100 in June, says Mexico government</h2>

Searing heat in Mexico has claimed the lives of more than 100 people in the month of June, the government said in a statement, after a series of heatwaves rattled the nation

According to scientists, global warming is aggravating adverse weather conditions in the world with many countries battling with soaring temperatures.

As per the figures released by the health ministry on Wednesday, nearly 1,000 heat-related emergencies were reported in Mexico between June 12 and 25, of which 104 resulted in deaths.

Meanwhile, the authorities had already reported eight deaths between April 14 and May 31, taking the death toll to 112.

The cause of the deaths was reported as heat stroke, followed by dehydration, as per the health ministry.

With 64 deaths in the northeastern state of Nuevo Leon and 19 in neighbouring Tamaulipas, Mexico's northern regions reported the most fatalities.

The health ministry said that in Mexico, a maximum temperature of 49 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit) was recorded this week in the northwestern state of Sonora.

(With inputs from agencies)

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United States officials on Friday released a statement saying that at least 13 people lost their lives due to extreme heat waves in the southern United States, amid heavy air pollution in other parts of the country due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.

United States officials on Friday released a statement saying that at least 13 people lost their lives due to extreme heat waves in the southern United States, amid heavy air pollution in other parts of the country due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. The highest death toll, of 11 people, was registered in Webb County, Texas, near the Mexican border. "As of Wednesday, there have been 11 total deaths," local officials said in a statement to AFP. "Ten are Webb County residents, the 11th death was from a neighbouring county that was brought to a local hospital and unfortunately passed away." A 14-year-old died due to scorching heat while he was hiking in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The temperature there had reached 119 Fahrenheit (48 Celsius), said the local officials. They further added that a 62-year-old woman lost her life in the neighbouring state of Louisiana last week after a storm left thousands of families without power and thus without air conditioning. Scorching heat claims lives of more than 100 in June, says Mexico government Searing heat in Mexico has claimed the lives of more than 100 people in the month of June, the government said in a statement, after a series of heatwaves rattled the nation According to scientists, global warming is aggravating adverse weather conditions in the world with many countries battling with soaring temperatures. As per the figures released by the health ministry on Wednesday, nearly 1,000 heat-related emergencies were reported in Mexico between June 12 and 25, of which 104 resulted in deaths. Meanwhile, the authorities had already reported eight deaths between April 14 and May 31, taking the death toll to 112. The cause of the deaths was reported as heat stroke, followed by dehydration, as per the health ministry. With 64 deaths in the northeastern state of Nuevo Leon and 19 in neighbouring Tamaulipas, Mexico's northern regions reported the most fatalities. The health ministry said that in Mexico, a maximum temperature of 49 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit) was recorded this week in the northwestern state of Sonora. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Extreme heatwave kills at least 13 in the United States

The world is suffering from climate change, carbon emissions and whatnot. But, the Middle East is the world's most water-stressed region due to low rainfall, severe heatwaves and deepening drought threatening to displace millions of people.

The UNHRC claimed that approximately 90 per cent of refugees come from the most vulnerable and least prepared nations to adapt the climate change.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unusually-warm-autumn-in-spain-france-raises-climate-concerns-529058">Also read |&nbsp;Unusually warm autumn in Europe raises climate concerns; UN warns of 'irreversible' climate breakdown</a>

In the middle east, Egypt is one of the most affected countries. The head of the farmers' syndicate in a conversation with AFP said, "Egypt -- one of the most arid countries in the world&nbsp;-- has grown even less profitable because of new climate-linked hazards such as the appearance of new parasites." He further added,&nbsp;"Young people from rural areas are migrating abroad or to big cities to work in industry."

Sometimes these climates change force people to displace. As Amy Pope director of the International Organisation for Migration told AFP, "If people can't farm, if people can't work, if people can't find food, they have few alternatives to displacement."

Researchers further claimed that there are several factors that contribute to decline in agriculture such as attractiveness to the facilities and services in the urban area.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iea-sees-global-energy-emissions-peaking-in-2025-528979">Also read |&nbsp;IEA sees global energy emissions peaking in 2025</a>

Populations will inevitably concentrate in major cities like Cairo, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli.&nbsp;

In Sudan, tribal conflicts over the ownership of land and waters have resulted in hundreds of fatalities each year. Nearly 200 people perished in two days of rioting in October in southern Nile.

Jordan is one of the driest nations and will need to import twice as much water from Israel in 2021.&nbsp;

However, the world community made a commitment to support alternative methods for agriculture&nbsp;and water management.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The world is suffering from climate change, carbon emissions and whatnot. But, the Middle East is the world's most water-stressed region due to low rainfall, severe heatwaves and deepening drought threatening to displace millions of people.

The world is suffering from climate change, carbon emissions and whatnot. But, the Middle East is the world's most water-stressed region due to low rainfall, severe heatwaves and deepening drought threatening to displace millions of people. The UNHRC claimed that approximately 90 per cent of refugees come from the most vulnerable and least prepared nations to adapt the climate change. Also read | Unusually warm autumn in Europe raises climate concerns; UN warns of 'irreversible' climate breakdown In the middle east, Egypt is one of the most affected countries. The head of the farmers' syndicate in a conversation with AFP said, "Egypt -- one of the most arid countries in the world -- has grown even less profitable because of new climate-linked hazards such as the appearance of new parasites." He further added, "Young people from rural areas are migrating abroad or to big cities to work in industry." Sometimes these climates change force people to displace. As Amy Pope director of the International Organisation for Migration told AFP, "If people can't farm, if people can't work, if people can't find food, they have few alternatives to displacement." Researchers further claimed that there are several factors that contribute to decline in agriculture such as attractiveness to the facilities and services in the urban area. Also read | IEA sees global energy emissions peaking in 2025 Populations will inevitably concentrate in major cities like Cairo, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli. In Sudan, tribal conflicts over the ownership of land and waters have resulted in hundreds of fatalities each year. Nearly 200 people perished in two days of rioting in October in southern Nile. Jordan is one of the driest nations and will need to import twice as much water from Israel in 2021. However, the world community made a commitment to support alternative methods for agriculture and water management. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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