North American heat wave

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Millions of people across the western United States and Canada were hit on July 11 by a new round of scorching hot temperatures, with some roads closed, train traffic limited and new evacuations ordered.

Extreme heat will be felt in most of the state of Utah, as well as in southern and central California, then Nevada and Arizona, the "Guardian" announced today.

Temperatures in July this year were the highest ever recorded globally. This was reported by the US Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, cited by France's press. Meanwhile, satellite data shows that polar ice has shrunk to record lows.

A heat wave springing from North Africa has hit Turkey, bringing the average temperatures to the extreme levels.