Rio De Janeiro hits record 62.3 °C (144.14 °F) thermal sensation, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro hits record 62.3 °C (144.14 °F) thermal sensation, Brazil

Guaratiba, a neighborhood on Rio De Janeiro’s west side, recorded a thermal sensation of 62.3 °C (144.14 °F) at 09:55 LT on Sunday, March 17, 2024, marking the highest value since the Rio Alert System’s inception in 2014. The intense heat, exacerbated by high humidity, has led to increased beach and pool attendance amidst reports of water shortages.

Thousands of high temperature records broken across Africa

Thousands of high temperature records broken across Africa

A wave of exceptionally hot weather has led to the shattering of thousands of temperature records across Africa. Nations from Cameroon to Mauritius have experienced unprecedented heat, marking historic highs for the month of March.

Newfoundland’s St. John’s breaks daily March snowfall record, Canada

Newfoundland’s St. John’s breaks daily March snowfall record, Canada

St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland, Canada, received 53 cm (20.9 inches) of snow on March 8, 2024, breaking the previous daily March snowfall record of 50 cm (19.7 inches) registered on March 4, 2005. This marks the second storm to bury parts of the region in less than a month.

Xinjiang records lowest temperature in history at -52.3 °C (-62.1 °F), China

Xinjiang records lowest temperature in history at -52.3 °C (-62.1 °F), China

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has set a new record for low temperatures, reaching -52.3 °C (-62.14 °F) in Fuyun County, leading to the death of numerous birds and surpassing a cold record held since 1960. Amidst the Chinese Lunar New Year’s return, this severe cold has resulted in extensive traffic disruptions and emergency responses across the region.

Record highs in Victoria follow coldest January 12 in 55 years, Canada

Record highs in Victoria follow coldest January 12 in 55 years, Canada

Victoria, the capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia, recorded its warmest January 29 ever with 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) at the Gonzales weather station, surpassing the previous record of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) set in 1931. This record-breaking warmth follows closely on the heels of the coldest January 12 in 55 years.