Scores dead in North America heatwave
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An unprecedented heatwave has smashed records across the Pacific Northwest and contributed to more than a hundred deaths in the Canadian city of Vancouver alone
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ALASKA (U.S.)

Lytton BC, Jun 29: Canada breaks its own record for third straight day as temperature reaches 49.5C Previous highest recorded temperature in Canada was 45C

Vancouver area: More than 130 sudden deaths reported since Jun 25

Seattle, Jun 28: 42.2C

Portland, Jun 28: 46.1C

BRITISH COLUMBIA
ALBERTA
Hudson Bay
OREGON
WASHINGTON IDAHO
Ottawa Washington DC
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UNITED STATES
CANADA
SASKATCHEWAN

Child cools off at water park in Richmond, British Columbia

600km 375 miles
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Most fatalaties among elderly or those with underlying health conditions, exacerbated by heat
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Sources: Environment Canada, National Weather Service
Picture: Getty Images
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