Rio de Janeiro experiences record-breaking heat wave, with heat index reaching 62.3°C, and southern region hit by extreme rains.
Rio de Janeiro experienced a record-breaking heat wave, with the heat index reaching 62.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday, marking the highest recorded heat in the city in the past decade. The actual temperature recorded was 42 degrees Celsius on Monday. The heat index, which considers both temperature and humidity, determines how hot it actually feels. Rio's famous beaches were crowded as authorities shared tips on coping with the extreme heat. Concurrently, extreme rains are causing chaos in the southern part of the country and are expected to continue next week, with a high risk of storms and intense rains in the center-south region.
March 18, 2024
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