Smoke from wildfires in Canada has spread to the northeastern United States

In New York, an air pollution warning was issued after smoke from wildfires in Canada and the Great Lakes region began to cover the sky above the city. This was reported by the New York Post (NYP) on July 15.

"On Wednesday afternoon, the level of air pollution reached an unhealthy level, exceeding previously predicted levels," the publication says.

It is specified that on Wednesday, the air quality index (AQI) reached 151-200. New York City authorities have advised all residents to stay indoors if possible and limit their outdoor activities.

The newspaper published photographs showing how the city was enveloped in a yellow haze.

It's stuffy to live: abnormal heat as a new economic norm in Europe

Temperature records on the continent are provoking a sharp increase in costs

On July 5, NBC News reported that at least 25 people died in the United States due to the heat wave in the country. According to the National Weather Service, overheating warnings have affected almost 156 million people. The air temperature in many regions, including Washington, Virginia and North Carolina, exceeded +37.7 degrees.