Deadly heatwave records around the world.

(Baonghean.vn) - Around the world, the hot season is beginning in many countries. Throughout history, devastating heatwaves have claimed the lives of thousands of people. Below are five historical heatwaves recorded with record-breaking high temperatures and death tolls.

1.North America, 1936

In the summer of 1936, the United States endured the most brutal heatwave in history, with temperatures reaching 49 degrees Celsius in many areas, averaging 41 degrees Celsius. The total number of fatalities from this heatwave was approximately 5,000. This is in addition to the severe damage to most farmlands and crops due to the extreme heat and lack of moisture.

2. England, 1976

England experienced a historic 45-day heatwave in July 1976. The lack of rain in many areas, coupled with temperatures consistently above 35 degrees Celsius, significantly impacted people's health. In the south, widespread forest fires and drought occurred. Due to severe water shortages, the drought drove food prices up by 12%.

3. Australia, 2009

A scorching 43°C heatwave lasting three consecutive days in southeastern Australia caused air conditioners to run continuously, overloading the power grid, leading to power outages and bushfires in early 2009. The highest temperatures were recorded at 49°C in Hopetoun, Victoria, and 46°C in Melbourne. Worse still, the events occurred on Black Saturday, when wildfires in Victoria spread, claiming 173 lives. Ten months later, in November 2009, a second heatwave struck the same region.

3. LBRussia, 2010

In 2010, despite being a temperate country, Russia suffered its worst heatwave in 1000 years, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Approximately 56,000 Russians died as a result of the extreme heat. In some areas, temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius, such as in Yashkul, Belogorsk. Average temperatures elsewhere ranged from 39 to 41 degrees Celsius, with the highest recorded temperature being 53.5 degrees Celsius. The heatwave also caused over 50 wildfires in the past month, damaging more than 86,000 hectares of forest across the country.

4.Europe 2013

2013 was dubbed the hottest year in Europe since 1540, claiming over 70,000 lives. France was hit hardest, with temperatures exceeding 40°C, the highest for summer in this temperate country. Nearly 15,000 people died from the heat. A number of other temperate countries, including the UK, Portugal, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain, also experienced similar conditions, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 40°C, resulting in nearly 55,000 deaths.

5.India, 2015

In late May 2015, people in India were struggling to cope with temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius in many cities. This heatwave claimed over 1,400 lives and sent many others to the hospital.

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