Rio de Janeiro recorded a scorching 44°C , triggering the city's highest-level heat alert for the first time, disrupting daily life and raising concerns ahead of the upcoming carnival.
Rio de Janeiro experienced an extreme heatwave on Monday, reaching a record 44°C, according to the city's chief meteorologist, Raquel Franco. This unprecedented temperature activated the "Heat 4" alert—the highest level—marking the first time such an alert has been issued.
Authorities warn that a "Heat 4" alert is triggered when temperatures between 40°C and 44°C are expected to persist for at least three consecutive days. In response, officials have advised residents to minimize sun exposure and implemented emergency measures to ensure hydration and medical support.
The scorching temperatures, likened to desert-like conditions, have significantly disrupted daily activities, with many residents calling the heat unbearable. The ongoing heatwave comes at a critical time, just weeks before Rio’s world-famous carnival. Concerns are rising over the impact on construction workers preparing festival venues, as well as the overall execution of the upcoming celebrations.
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U.S. President Donald Trump will personally attend a key meeting with Japanese trade officials on Wednesday, signaling his direct involvement in negotiations stemming from his recent wave of tariffs on global imports.
Türkiye has firmly rejected Greece's unilateral actions and claims regarding maritime spatial planning (MSP) in the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean, asserting that these actions will have no legal consequences for Ankara.
A passenger boat caught fire and capsized late Tuesday on the Congo River, killing at least 50 people and leaving hundreds more missing, officials confirmed Wednesday. The tragedy occurred near the northwestern town of Mbandaka in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A new wave of attacks targeting French prisons has emerged overnight, with cars set on fire at several facilities, including at the Tarascon prison in southern France.
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U.S. President Donald Trump will personally attend a key meeting with Japanese trade officials on Wednesday, signaling his direct involvement in negotiations stemming from his recent wave of tariffs on global imports.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has postponed the next presidential election by several months, fueling speculation about his intention to seek a second term. The move allows him to complete his full six-year mandate and marks a potential shift toward greater political consolidation.
Türkiye has firmly rejected Greece's unilateral actions and claims regarding maritime spatial planning (MSP) in the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean, asserting that these actions will have no legal consequences for Ankara.
A passenger boat caught fire and capsized late Tuesday on the Congo River, killing at least 50 people and leaving hundreds more missing, officials confirmed Wednesday. The tragedy occurred near the northwestern town of Mbandaka in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A new wave of attacks targeting French prisons has emerged overnight, with cars set on fire at several facilities, including at the Tarascon prison in southern France.
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