In the western states of the United States, the temperature reached a record high of over 40 degrees Celsius on the 28th, and meteorological authorities have issued high temperature warnings over a wide area of the west to warn residents.
On the 28th, the US National Weather Service issued a high temperature warning to a wide area of the west, including Washington, Oregon, and parts of California, where record high temperatures continue.
The temperature has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in some states, and the maximum daytime temperature may rise to 46 degrees Celsius in Washington and other states, so the National Weather Service has refrained from outdoor activities and air-conditioned. We call on you to stay indoors with facilities.
In Portland, Oregon, the event venue has been opened as an evacuation center, and measures are being taken in various places, such as calling on people who do not have air conditioning equipment at home to use it.
Extremely high temperatures have also affected water supply, with the Hoover Dam, which provides water to 25 million people in California and elsewhere, hit a record low this month.
Due to water shortages, the impact on crops is becoming more serious, with fruit trees dying and vegetable yields declining over a wide area in the west.
According to the University of Nebraska, which provides data on droughts, about 78% of the western United States has reached "serious drought" levels, but high temperatures are expected to continue and the impact is expanding. I am concerned.
Recorded 46.6 degrees in Western Canada
Record high temperatures have also occurred in Canada, which borders the United States, and according to local meteorological authorities, British Columbia in the west recorded the highest temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius on the 27th.
Meteorological authorities have issued high temperature warnings mainly in western states such as British Columbia and Alberta, saying that it is a "long-term, dangerous and historic heat wave," and advised residents to refrain from outdoor activities and spend time in a cool place. I'm calling.
According to Canadian media, some schools in British Columbia were closed on the 28th due to insufficient air conditioning, and a venue for vaccination with the new coronavirus was added to prevent illness due to the heat. It means that we were busy with measures such as moving to.
In Canada, the daytime highs will continue to be close to 40 degrees Celsius until mid-week, especially in the west, and in some areas high temperatures will continue until early next week, weather officials are calling for caution.