Extreme Heatwave Claims Over 100 lives in Mali

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Devastating heatwave has claimed over 100 lives in Mali, reports has said.

Foreign sources disclosed that the deadly heatwave, has blanketed Mali for more than a month.

Majority of the patients affected by heat-related ailments, reports said were the elderly aged over 60, who had been suffering from chronic illnesses.

Malian meteorologists reported that last Thursday, the southwestern city of Kayes registered a temperature of 48.5°C, marking the hottest April day ever recorded in African history.

Authorities have advised residents to seek shelter in well-ventilated areas, and have shortened school hours.
“Global warming is something we should be doing something about now”, said Jean-Jacques Cornish.

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