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[–] GreenBlue@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

42.6 °C actually (Rio de Janeiro). That “nearly 60 °C” is the heat index. It is very worrying though…

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago

Yes, this report uses the heat index, which accounts for heat + humidity. Basically, a "feels like" temperature.

Not to undermine the extremely concerning temperature trends, but that point should be clarified.