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In Beryl’s wake, heat-related Texas deaths climb after millions left without power

So far, 23 people have died after Beryl made landfall on July 8.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 22, 2024

Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer

A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 23

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024

How to stay safe in the Texas heat

As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 2, 2024

Deaths of three Chicago women prompt urgent heat warnings

Experts say cities are failing to grapple with the deadly threat after discovery of bodies in senior housing facility

The Guardian - US · May 28, 2022

Deaths of 3 women in early heat wave raise questions, fears

The discovery of the bodies of three women inside a Chicago senior housing facility after a brief heat wave this month raises questions about whether officials and residents are prepared for the kind of brutal heat that killed more than 700 people in the city nearly three decades ago

The Independent UK · May 28, 2022