Heat Index Hits 144 Degrees In Dubai
Temperatures in many cities throughout the Middle East have topped 110 degrees F, and the heat index in Dubai has reached 144 degrees. Humans cannot survive for long in these temperatures, so several cities will eventually become uninhabitable. They can also severely affect the economy.
According to a review of the situation by The Washington Post, “The maximum air temperatures this week — generally between 105 and 115 (41 and 46 C) — have only been somewhat above normal. But the dew points — which are a measure of humidity — have been excessive, climbing well into the 80s (27 to 32 C).”
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Scientists say that at temperatures above 100 degrees, people’s bodies can no longer cool themselves. One analysis points out that “a dangerously high temperature for adults is generally considered to be 105.8°F or higher. Temperatures this high can damage organs and be especially dangerous for people with heart or lung conditions.”
These extremely high temperatures will only continue and, in most cases, worsen. Last week, temperatures reached over 120 degrees in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Last year, the temperature was over 110 degrees for 54 days. Heat in Phoenix has caused 175 deaths this year.
Many of these high temperatures moved to the East Coast later in the week, and the heat index in New York rose above 100 degrees.
More frequently, parts of the world will not be safe for humans.
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