Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds

In South Sudan, a February heat wave led to school closures after dozens of students collapsed from heat stroke, marking the second time in a year that schools shut down due to extreme heat. Climate change, largely caused by fossil fuel burning in rich nations, made the heat wave 10 times more likely and 2 degrees Celsius hotter, with temperatures exceeding 42 degrees Celsius. Prolonged extreme heat poses a significant threat to vulnerable populations, such as children and pregnant women, in a region with limited access to cooling systems and water, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation strategies and climate resilience efforts.

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