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Heat wave hits the US
20.07.2011 11:07 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
The heat wave in the centre and the east of the United States has already swept 23 states. According to weather forecasters, it will reach Washington and New York in the next few days, with air temperatures rising to 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thunderstorms are, besides, raging in some areas, increasing humidity and creating health hazards. 13 Americans have died of the heat wave in the last seven days, as well as several dozen immigrants who tried to illegally cross into Texas and Arizona from Mexico.
The authorities have urged residents not to go out unless they have to, drink more water and avoid practising sports.
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