Could extreme heat become the ‘new normal’ in Brazil? | Environment
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1 of 4 Several Brazilian cities have recorded temperatures above 40 degrees in recent days. — Photo: GETTY IMAGES via BBCSeveral Brazilian cities have recorded temperatures above 40 degrees in recent days. — Photo: GETTY IMAGES via BBC
Due to the high temperatures, 15 Brazilian states and the Federal District are under a “great danger” alert, according to different meteorological agencies.
The heat wave, which may persist in some locations throughout the week, is expected to lead to historic temperature records in several cities — there are places where thermometers may register up to 13 ºC higher than expected for this time of year.
