Summary
Heat-related deaths in Phoenix are expected to be lower this year, even though the city is experiencing record-high temperatures in August.
Key Facts
- Phoenix is experiencing its hottest August on record.
- Daily temperatures have mostly been over 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Despite the extreme heat, fewer people are dying from heat-related causes this year.
- The details and reasons for the lower death rates were not provided in the article.
- The information stems from a segment on NPR's Morning Edition.
