Extreme heat in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro recorded a record temperature of 59.7 degrees

Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro Faces A Heat wave Unprecedented, with temperatures reaching record levels, causing extreme cases in the most vulnerable populations.

This Saturday, Thermal sensation rose to 59.7°CExceeding the previous record 59.3°C Recorded on Friday at Guaratiba. These harsh conditions led to the suspension of the American singer’s concert Taylor Swift.

The intense heat cooled off dozens of swimmers on the tourist and symbolic beaches. Copacabana And Ipanema

Much of Central and Southeast Brazil For several days, he has been suffering from oppressive and unusual temperatures for the town Southern spring.

Experts agree that the effects are more severe in the poorest neighborhoods, where population density is high and unstable housing is separated only by narrow lanes.

Inside homes without insulation heat With poor ventilation, the situation gets worse. “A sauna feeling is createdsaid Andre Candido, a resident of Rocinha.

population Rocinha They live in low-slung houses, with small windows and metal roofs, “not really suitable for a high-density situation.” heat“Like last week,” says Denise Duarte, a professor at the university’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning University of Sao Paulo.

Brazil In recent months she suffered from the impact Severe weather This is what experts attribute to global warming and the phenomenon Boy: High temperatures, historic drought in the north, and heavy rains accompanied by hurricanes in the south of the country.

capacitor Heat wave It had tragic consequences. Ana Clara Benevides, a young psychology student and admirer of… Taylor SwiftHe died as a result of a heart attack caused by drying And the Extreme heat During Friday prayers.

This incident shocked Brazil and led to the formation of the president’s government Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva To take steps, such as allowing bottled water at events, to prevent future tragedies.

According to network reports Hey Globe, More than 1,000 people fainted and required medical care before and during the concert due to heat and dehydration. At Nilton Santos Stadium, located in the Mayer neighbourhood, water bottles sold out quickly, despite their high cost.

City of Rio de Janeiro It was found in Storm warning Until midnight Sunday. A cold front is expected to form on the coast wind blowing Which can reach 100 kilometers per hour in the southeastern region.

(With information from EFE and AFP)