As temperatures continue to approach record highs across much of the United States, the heat wave that is affecting most of the country is to blame for several deaths in July.
Heat indices were predicted to reach 105 in certain areas of southern Utah and northern Arizona, and to reach 110 in some spots. The National Weather Service predicts that much of the nation will see hazardous heat, with some places in the Northeast experiencing temperatures in the 100s with heat indices as high as 110.
At least 19 individuals died in America in July as a result of the extreme heat.
According to ABC 15, at least 12 heat-related fatalities were documented in Maricopa County between July 10 and July 16.
The 12 fatalities add to the county’s total of 29 heat-related fatalities so far in 2022.
According to the Kansas City Star, six deaths that occurred in July may have also been caused by the heat are being investigated by health officials in Kansas City.
According to a news statement from the Dallas County Health and Human Services, a 66-year-old woman who had pre-existing medical issues passed away on July 21 in Dallas County, Texas, marking the county’s first heat-related fatality.
A 22-year-old guy passed away in South Dakota’s Badlands National Park from what is thought to be dehydration and heat exhaustion.
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— CDC (@CDCgov) June 28, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise individuals to spend less time outside in the heat, remain indoors, plan their outside activities wisely, use sunscreen, and drink lots of water to prevent heat-related diseases.
