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Destroyed homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Black River, Jamaica, on Nov 5.
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The US citizens of Phoenix, Arizona, are well versed in the reality of living with blazing temperatures. But even in the US’ sunniest large city, which is located in the Sonoran Desert, the past few summers have been exceptional.
In 2025, temperatures soared to 47.8 deg C in Phoenix, a new August high. In 2024, the city experienced a record-breaking 113 consecutive days, while the city’s hottest four summers on the books have all happened since 2020.
