Summary
Parts of the United States, including New York City, are experiencing a severe heat wave, with many areas under heat advisories. The extreme temperatures are affecting infrastructure like roads and train systems, causing disruptions.
Key Facts
- Tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under a heat advisory due to a heat wave.
- The heat is so intense that it is causing asphalt roads to buckle.
- Rail services, such as Amtrak and public transit in Washington and Philadelphia, are slowing down their trains because of the heat.
- Mikhail Chester, a professor at Arizona State University, discusses how extreme heat affects transportation.
- NPR correspondent Julia Simon gives tips on staying cool in the heat.
- The report was produced by a team, including Jeffrey Pierre, Mia Venkat, and Connor Donevan, and edited by several others.
