"Death Valley's Record-Breaking Heatwave Attracts Tourists Amidst Extreme Weather"

Death Valley in California reached temperatures of 128F (53.3C) on Sunday, approaching the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth of 134F (56.7C) in 1913. Meteorologists attribute the extreme heat to a strong upper-level ridge of high pressure over the western US, exacerbated by global warming. The heatwave is part of a larger pattern of extreme weather in the US, including heavy rains causing flash floods and landslides. Heatwaves are considered more deadly than other natural disasters. Heat records are being broken in the US and Europe, while floods have hit various regions worldwide. Scientists predict that 2023 may be the hottest year on record due to long-term human-caused climate change.