New York Mayor Mamdani warned of abnormal heat in the city

An emergency plan has been activated in New York due to the abnormal heat. This was announced on June 30 by the mayor of the city, Zohran Mamdani.

"We are in for perhaps the second hottest day in New York's history in more than a decade, and the city authorities are taking unprecedented measures to ensure that all New Yorkers stay at home, cool and safe," ABC7 quoted him as saying.

It is specified that the values of the heat index can rise to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius). In addition, due to the extreme weather, mobile cooling points (COOL) will be opened in the city. Medical examinations will be carried out at these points, and citizens will be able to take water and other necessary things.

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An abnormal heat wave was observed in a number of Western European countries at the end of June. On June 27, Reuters reported that residents of French cities were temporarily moving to air-conditioned hotels due to the intense heat. According to the publication, on June 24 in Paris, the temperature reached a record high of 40.9 degrees Celsius.