8 Countries at Risk of Record-breaking Heat Waves

Apr 26, 2023, 17:20 IST

Wion Web Desk

Afghanistan

The country is facing high potential of record-breaking extreme heat which may increase its other difficulties.

Papua New Guinea

The country has fallen among the “hot spots” for high-risk heat waves.

Guatemala

The country faces the risk of big heat wave and is less likely to be prepared for it.

Honduras  

Heat waves intensified in the country due to climate change

Nicaragua 

The country is already facing temperature which is costing lives and livelihoods. 

 British Columbia

Temperatures here reached under 50 degrees Celsius in June 2021, breaking the previous records. 

 China

Heat waves can affect millions of people living in the country's densely populated regions.

Germany

Germany broke almost 950 local heat records between December 31, 2022, and January 2, 2023.   

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