Unprecedented Heatwave in US Claims 25 Lives and Leaves 840,000 Homes Without Power
American media have reported that an unprecedented heatwave in the United States has so far claimed the lives of at least 25 people and left around 840,000 households facing power outages. This situation occurs as some states experience their highest recorded temperatures in over a century.
According to a report by ABC News, the city of Washington has recorded a new temperature record. Deaths due to extreme heat have been reported in New Jersey, Illinois, Mississippi, and several other areas.
The unprecedented heat, combined with stormy conditions, has caused instability in power grids across various states. In some regions, the temperatures have risen so high that road asphalt in New York has melted.
Meanwhile, several cities have canceled Independence Day celebrations due to the intense heat. Local authorities have urged residents to stay indoors to avoid heat-related illnesses and to follow health advisories.
