Multiple heatwaves in Mexico have sadly claimed the lives of 61 individuals.
Sixty-one individuals have perished in Mexico due to several heatwaves occurring since March. The Health Ministry reported this news on Thursday; this comes a week after revealing 48 fatalities owing to such weather conditions.
Notably, not all the recent deaths occurred within a week, as there were delays in recording the numbers.
Last year, this Latin American nation set a record with 419 deaths during its hottest season, which spans from March to October. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador termed this year's situation as "exemplary."
Earlier on Saturday, Mexico City hit a record-breaking high temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius. Positioned at an elevation of 2,240 meters above sea level, the capital city was previously sheltered from the heatwaves. Nevertheless, it succumbed this year.
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Since March, Mexico has experienced multiple heatwaves, leading to the sad loss of 61 lives. This year's heatwave-related deaths have exceeded last year's record of 419, which occurred during Mexico's hottest season from March to October. Despite its high elevation, Mexico City, usually shielded from heatwaves, has also faced record-breaking temperatures this year.
