Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Eastern US, Causing Chaos and Disruption
2025-06-24
A record-breaking heatwave is scorching the eastern United States, causing widespread disruption and health concerns. New York City tied its daily high temperature record of 96 degrees Fahrenheit, a mark last seen in August 2022. In New Jersey, sixteen people were hospitalized due to heat-related illnesses following graduation ceremonies. An Amtrak train malfunction in Baltimore left passengers stranded without air conditioning. Millions are under heat alerts, with hundreds of daily temperature records potentially broken. The extreme heat is impacting infrastructure, transportation, and public health, highlighting the escalating effects of climate change.