Brazil is experiencing a 'high-danger' heatwave with temperatures already breaking records, reaching a 'feels like' temperature of 137 degrees in Rio. People are seen cooling down in water fountains and beaches across the country. The heatwave, attributed to below-average rainfall and high temperatures, poses a risk to Brazil's critical soybean and corn harvests.
Below-average rainfall and high temperatures leave Brazil's critical soybean and corn harvests at risk https://t.co/NIylbCTRI7
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
Below-average rainfall and high temperatures leave Brazil's critical soybean and corn harvests at risk https://t.co/lHoKvwdPp3
Below-average rainfall and high temperatures leave Brazil's critical soybean and corn harvests at risk https://t.co/VMnwxXRk0B
📸 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