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Record-breaking extreme heat is affecting several countries in South America. São Paulo in Brazil hit a new monthly record for November at +37.7°C, while Rio de Janeiro reached a record 42.5°C, feeling like 58.5°C due to high humidity. The heatwave has led to people cooling down in water fountains and beaches, with concerns raised about the impact on un-airconditioned favelas.
Brazil's summer is still a month away--but temps are already crashing records. The 'feels like' temperature in Rio yesterday was 137 degrees. Millions there live in un-airconditioned favelas https://t.co/X3DXr3TLuS
📸 From water fountains in Anhangabau Valleyvia, to Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilians cool down in a 'high-danger' heatwave, via @reuterspictures https://t.co/IEYQAcsg8d
📸 From @reuterspictures: People cooling down in water during a heatwave in Brazil https://t.co/aS6cHH0FZ7
📸 Pictures of people cooling down during a heatwave in Brazil https://t.co/WnsmUxcR4S
📸 From @reuterspictures: Brazilians cool down in 'high-danger' heatwave https://t.co/AW6TjEfB8Q
Main Topic: Brazil is Baking On the Extreme Temperature Diary- THU 11/16/2023 At: https://t.co/DqTUVZvnxD +new #record #climate #weather reports @MichaelEMann @KHayhoe @BrianMcHugh2011 @ZLabe @ProfStrachan https://t.co/cCI5gJe0Ed
BREAKING: Rio de Janeiro hits a record 42.5°C with high humidity making it feel like 58.5°C and yet state-corporate media remain silent on scientists' pleas for immediate economic system change for survival as rapid mass extinction accelerates. https://t.co/xWMOg4R7z4
Extreme heat setting records across numerous countries in South America. Many notable records are falling. São Paulo in Brazil 🇧🇷 hit +37.7°C on 13 November (new monthly record for November). Mariscal Estigarribia in Paraguay 🇵🇾 had an overnight minimum of +34.0°C and… https://t.co/KMiQ6ov1AK https://t.co/QYItnVhGGU