an hour agoGreat heat, 33 people die
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)33 people have lost their lives in the heat wave that has affected the southern part of the Canadian province of Quebec. According to the BBC, hot weather began Friday, with temperatures written up to 35 degrees Fahrenheit [35 ° Celcius] and heavy humidity. The death toll has increased daily [...]
The death toll has increased every day throughout this week, with 17 victims reported by Wednesday and marking the record 33 dead Thursday.
This heat wave is the hardest this province has seen in decades. Officials urged people to consume as much water as possible and stay in the shade.
“We are doing everything we can” said Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante. The city has opened swimming pools and air - conditioned spaces for the public.
So far, 12 out of 33 victims have been in Montreal, the most populated city in this province. Average temperatures in Montreal are normally below 25 degrees Celsius this time of year.
