In a statement made by the Canadian Meteorological Service, it was stated that the temperature was recorded as 37 degrees Celsius in the measurements made at the weekend in Winnipeg, which broke the record of 33.3 degrees Celsius measured in this city at this time of 1888. In the statement, it was announced that many cities across the state saw record temperatures over the weekend.
RECORD-BREAKTHROUGH TEMPERATURES
Accordingly, the temperature of 36.9 degrees Celsius recorded in the city of Carman eclipsed the 111-year record of 32.8 degrees Celsius in 1911.
The 34.8 degrees Celsius recorded in the city of Sprague broke the record, just above 34.4 degrees Celsius in 1933.
In the statement, it was reported that record temperatures were recorded in 21 cities across the state of Manitoba, and the record broken in the state capital Winnipeg was recorded as the hottest June in the last 134 years.
A record temperature of 32.1 degrees Celsius was recorded earlier this month in Toronto, Canada’s largest metropolis, and this temperature was announced as a record compared to the 31.1 degrees Celsius recorded in 1944 at this time of the year.
WARNING FROM EXPERTS
While experts urged the public not to be exposed to direct sunlight, it was recommended to drink plenty of water, warning that extreme heat can pose a health risk, especially for the elderly, babies, young children and people with chronic diseases. (AA)