Western parts of the United States and Canada are experiencing a severe heatwave.
According to foreign news agencies, over 20 million people in the U.S. are affected by the heatwave, which has also increased the risk of wildfires.
Reports indicate that fires in California’s forests have burned 100,000 acres of land, while several locations in Oregon and Arizona are also on fire.
In Canada, fires have erupted in 170 locations in Alberta and 375 in British Columbia, leading to the evacuation of 25,000 people from the tourist town of Jasper.
July 21st of this year has been recorded as the hottest day in history.
Media reports state that Canadian authorities have warned that the situation could worsen due to the fires.
This year, many countries, including Pakistan, are experiencing extreme heat due to climate change.
Climate experts have declared July 21 as the hottest day on record, with the global average temperature reaching 17.09°C, according to the European Union Climate Monitor.
This surpasses the previous record set on July 6, 2023, when the global average temperature was 17.08°C.
Experts predict that due to the warming climate, new heat records will be set in the future.