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Brazil's Rio swelters in heatwave amid run-up to Carnival
Rio de Janeiro swelters under extreme heat, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 40ºC for a second consecutive day. As residents and tourists seek relief from the oppressive conditions, ...
At Brazil’s stifling heatwave continues, residents in Rio’s largest favela are taking street showers to cool down
Residents of Brazil’s largest favela are using a public square shower to cool off due to ongoing water shortages in the ...
Rio de Janeiro records its hottest day in at least a decade — about 145 degrees hotter than North Dakota
Temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 111 degrees Fahrenheit — about 145 degrees hotter than Bismarck, North Dakota.
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Rio de Janeiro hits record 111 F, extreme heat alert triggered
Rio de Janeiro reached a record heat level of 111 degrees Fahrenheit (44 Celsius) on Monday (February 17), according to the city’s chief meteorologist, Raquel Franco, triggering a “Heat 4” alert for ...
Rio de Janeiro's hottest day in at least a decade sends residents to the beach
Rio de Janeiro has recorded its hottest day in at least a decade when temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius (111 F) as residents try to cool off in the ocean or under public showers.