Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is currently in the grip of a relentless heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. The heat index, which takes into account humidity, reached a staggering 62.3 degrees Celsius (144.1 degrees Fahrenheit), making it the highest in a decade. This scorching record was set in western Rio in the late morning hours on Sunday, becoming the 'highest mark' since they began keeping records in 2014.
As a result of the blistering heat, people have flocked to iconic beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana in search of relief. Local authorities have published tips on h ... clique aqui para ler mais.