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world18 days ago•3 min saved

Mexico ends school year early as World Cup and heat wave loom

Mexico will end its school year six weeks early on June 5 to accommodate hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and an expected extraordinary heat wave, with the next academic year starting August 31 after two weeks of strengthened learning. The World Cup runs June 11–July 19, with Mexico hosting 13 matches, and officials say the change preserves the curriculum and international commitments amid rising temperatures, including record heat in Hermosillo.

via The New York Times|

#education-policy #heat-wave #hermosillo

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Deadly Explosion at Mexican Convenience Store Kills 23, Including Children

A fire and explosion at a convenience store in Hermosillo, Mexico, resulted in at least 23 deaths, including children, and injured 12 others, with the cause believed to be a transformer malfunction. Authorities are investigating, and the government is providing support to victims' families.

via AP News|

#casualties #explosion #fire

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Deadly supermarket fire and explosion in Hermosillo, Mexico, leaves 23 dead

A fire in a store in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, has resulted in at least 23 deaths, including minors, with 11 others injured, prompting an investigation into the cause.

via The New York Times|

#fire #hermosillo #injuries

weather2 years ago•4 min saved

"Record-Breaking Heat Wave Scorches Hermosillo, Mexico with 120+ Degrees"

A heat wave in Mexico has brought scorching temperatures to the city of Hermosillo, with thermometers registering a record high of 49.5 degrees Celsius (121 degrees Fahrenheit). The extreme heat, caused by an anticyclone and the Madden-Julian Oscillation, has affected 23 Mexican states, leading to weather alerts and over 110 heat-related deaths. The lack of cloud formation and urban sprawl contribute to the heightened sensation of the heat. Power outages have been reported, and authorities have distributed water and advised people to take precautions. The state of Sonora has experienced a high number of wildfires, exacerbating the already unbearable conditions.

via The New York Times|

#climate-change #heat-wave #hermosillo