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Unprecedented heat extremes put five regions at high risk

Record-breaking and possibly highly dangerous heat waves are set to increase as the climate crisis intensifies. The study identifies Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and Central America – including Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua – as “hot spots” for high-risk heat waves. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.