Canada Dry?

The 'heat dome' over the Pacific North-West is responsible for the heatwave affecting much of Western Canada. A record temperature of 47.9 degrees Centigrade (ll8 Fahrenheit) was reached on Vancouver Island (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/30/canada-heatwave-dozens-dead-as-searing-plus-40c-temperatures-grips-vancouver). It was also excessively humid in Vancouver. High humidity makes it feel hotter and reduces the ability of sweating to reduce body temperature. There were almost 70 'sudden death' call outs to police in the area. Predictability, most of these were the elderly and people with underlying health conditions. Over the next few days, temperatures are likely to 'normalise' but extreme events like this heatwave will return with increasing frequency. Authorities need to plan to protect their vulnerable citizens.