At least 25 people die in US as record heatwave scorches swaths of country
Summary
A severe heatwave in the United States has caused at least 25 deaths, with many occurring in New Jersey and other states experiencing temperatures over 100°F (38°C). The extreme heat has affected millions of people, leading to active heat alerts in more than 20 states and impacting public events.Key Facts
- At least 25 people have died due to the heatwave across several US states.
- New Jersey reported 22 deaths related to the heat in 10 counties, mostly in central and northern areas.
- Many victims were found in homes without air conditioning, outside, or in parked cars.
- Temperatures exceeded 100°F (38°C) in more than 20 states during the heatwave.
- Over 140 million people were under active heat warnings across the country.
- A heat-related death was confirmed in Cook County, Illinois, and Hinds County, Mississippi.
- Emergency services in Washington DC treated 51 people for heat-related problems on July 4.
- The National Weather Service expects cooler air to reduce the extreme heat in coming days.
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