Heat health hazards in spotlight as temperature records tumble in B.C.

UAE temperature hits record 50.8°C amid heatwave

The UAE is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave as temperatures rise by two to three degrees in the desert, inland, and coastal areas of the Arabian peninsula. The NCM has forecasted that this heatwave will persist for five days, with temperatures today ranging between 40°C and 45°C in various cities. The highest recorded temperature was at 50.8°C in Al Shawamekh, Abu Dhabi, and Sweihan, Al Ain, on Tuesday, according to the National Centre o…

Heat health hazards in spotlight as temperature records tumble in B.C.

Geoff Scoates, founder of Vancouver's Social Run Club, says the last thing he wants is for club members to suffer heat stroke. "I'm walking around outside right now and I'm already sweating a bit," said Scoates. He said the group cancelled its Tuesday run amid an ongoing heat w...