At least 90 million people are on alert for a heat wave in several locations across the US, especially in the south of the country, especially in Texas and Louisiana, with “dangerous” temperatures that could last for several days, attributed to the impact of global warming soil.

CNN reported at least 11 deaths in Texas from extreme heat, which authorities have taken care of Recommended proper hydration and do not go out in the sun, so as not to get sunstroke or heat stroke.

“Drink plenty of water, stay in air-conditioned rooms, shade and check on your family and neighbors,” said the U.S. Weather Service (NWS), calling conditions “dangerously hot” and recommending avoiding strenuous activity.

These extreme temperatures have been going on for days, but are gradually spreading eastward and are expected to last all weekend.

Adding to this situation is the increase in hundreds of fires that remain active in Canada, several states in the central and northeastern United States. Local authorities have already warned that the smoke affects air quality and could continue to spread in the coming hours and harm the health of residents, local media reported.

The states of Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Delaware, Kansas, Ohio, New York and Virginia have raised the alarm and asked the public to heed warnings about pollution. It can affect people with breathing problems, children and the elderly.

Authorities recommend using N95 masks and avoiding outdoor activities.

While the first major cities have already been affected, such as Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis, which, according to the measuring air pollution IQAir is currently one of the four most polluted cities in the worldthe wind is expected to move the smoke to other parts of the country.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned that smoke could reach northernmost western parts of the state today and reach New York City (in the extreme south) by the end of the day.

“While we are closely monitoring forecasts, New Yorkers should be prepared for the possible return of smoke from the Canadian wildfires,” Hochul said.

The governor asked the state’s citizens to remain vigilant, especially those vulnerable to air pollution.

Canadian cities hit

Last Sunday, the Canadian city of Montreal, the largest city in the Quebec region, which is home to hundreds of active fires, recorded the highest levels of pollution in the world, forcing the cancellation of numerous outdoor activities.

Today, Toronto is the fifth most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir.

A NASA scientist then assured that surface smoke pollution from New York to Washington’s capital was the most important since July 2002, when a similar situation occurred.

Thousands of canceled flights

Hundreds of thousands of travelers across the country have faced massive delays and cancellations that have left them stranded with no place to stay and no way to return home as major US airlines continue to collapse.

Since Saturday, more than 7,500 flights in the United States have been canceled and thousands more delayed. Images and videos captured of airports, particularly hubs in the New York area, have shown help desk lines holding hundreds of people, parts of airports with cots for passengers stranded overnight, and employees viciously carrying luggage. of canceled flights.

Travel bloggers and TikTok stars also document their long layovers for their many followers. A young woman documented that she and her sister were stuck at the Newark airport for 12 hours before finally catching their flight home, and they were among the lucky ones who finally made it to their destination. A Twitter user posted video recorded Monday of an employee removing luggage from a United Airlines flight at San Francisco International Airport and throwing it down a chute only to collide and bounce to the ground.