Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:59am on 30 Aug 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
A village in southern Iran may have reached a dangerous heat index of 82.2°C on August 28. The weather station at Dayrestan Airport recorded a temperature of 38.8°C, combined with 85% humidity. If verified, this could be one of the highest heat index readings ever recorded. Prolonged exposure to such conditions increases the risk of heatstroke, underscoring the growing threat of extreme weather in West Asia. Experts warn that heatwaves are likely to become more severe and frequent in the Global South due to climate change.
