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orthoclad

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5. Iran had a heat index of 152F this week,

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Jul 19, 2023, 11:16 PM

Jul 2023

wet bulb temperature of 92.7. These numbers are right on the edge of what is survivable. I wonder how many died, elderly, children?

Thread on WaPo article plus some commentary on wet bulb temps:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016357372

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The dangers of extreme heat explained - MSNBC Reports [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 OP

Goodell's book is an easy excellent read. Lots of cbabe Jul 2023 #1

Thanks so much for the recommendation! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #2

You're welcome and stay safe. cbabe Jul 2023 #3

Same to you! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #4

Iran had a heat index of 152F this week, orthoclad Jul 2023 #5

Wow! Excellent yet terrifying information, guess I have no reason to complain here in the Northeast Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #6

Is there a process for cross-posting, orthoclad Jul 2023 #7

Yes, that's all there is to it. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #8

Thanks, I'll do that. orthoclad Jul 2023 #9

Much appreciated! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #10

Scary situation orthoclad Jul 2023 #11

Do we even know how many lives have been lost? Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #12

I haven't seen any reports orthoclad Jul 2023 #13

Well, someone needs to step up ASAP. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #14

Guardian says 61k died of heat last summer in Europe orthoclad Jul 2023 #15