Rare 48C heatwave forces Uzbekistan to adapt to extreme temperatures

Euronews reports Uzbekistan is grappling with an unusually severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to forty-eight degrees Celsius in some areas. To cope, authorities have taken unusual steps: slowing metro trains, restricting heavy vehicles on roads, and closing kindergartens. The measures underscore how extreme heat is forcing cities to adapt their basic infrastructure.

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