A heat warning continues to blanket the Maritimes as sweltering temperatures and high humidity create dangerous conditions. The extreme weather has prompted some businesses to close and residents to take precautions.
Residents Adjust to Extreme Heat
Jean Heckman, 93, of Dartmouth, N.S., said she usually never misses a chance to work in her garden, but the hot temperatures have left her cautious. “It’s just too hot to be out there for long,” she told CTV News.
Businesses Close as Heat Grips Region
Some businesses in the Maritimes have closed their doors due to the heat. According to reports, the heat warnings have made it difficult for employees to work safely, especially in establishments without air conditioning.
Heat Warnings Across Canada
Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of the Maritimes and other regions across the country. The warnings come as a deadly heatwave in Europe has caused numerous deaths, highlighting the severity of the situation.
