VOICED : Decenas de muertes repentinas en dos días en ola de calor en Vancouver

VOICED : Decenas de muertes repentinas en dos días en ola de calor en Vancouver

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A severe heatwave in Canada, particularly in Vancouver, has resulted in numerous deaths, primarily among the elderly. The region experienced record-breaking temperatures, reaching 49.5 degrees Celsius, comparable to those in Sevilla, Spain. The lack of air conditioning and full hotels have exacerbated the situation, prompting the opening of cooling centers and the cancellation of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. The heatwave is attributed to a heat dome phenomenon trapping hot air in the region.

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