Temperatures in Canada are still high, with 230 people dying from the heat

NORTH AMERICA: JULY 1 – Extreme heatwaves have killed at least 230 people in Canada in recent days. According to Canadian officials, temperatures in Canada have reached an all-time high. It is said that hot air is blowing due to this temperature. That is why those citizens have died. Older people here who are struggling with various health problems are more affected by this hot air. It is said that most of the victims were civilians.

Citizens of Canada, especially the province of British Columbia, have been the hardest hit. Due to this, various health problems have been seen in the citizens here, said the officials of the health sector here.

According to reports, the maximum temperature in Canada reached 49.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday alone. Here it is said to be the highest temperature ever. Temperatures in Canada remained high for a fourth day on Wednesday. Temperatures have also risen sharply in the northwestern United States. Some people have been killed in these areas of the United States due to hot winds.

Public life in British Columbia has been affected by the hot weather. The village of Lytton in the province of British Columbia has the highest temperature. According to the locals of the village, it is not possible for people to leave the village now.

In Vancouver, Canada alone, 65 people died last Friday. According to health officials, extreme heat is the main reason for the deaths.

-XINHUA