Heat related deaths rise amid lack of home air conditioning
Avelino Vazquez Navarro, a 61 year old Mexican farm worker who died in a motor home without air conditioning during a Washington state heat wave, highlights how indoor heat deaths affect older, low income residents. Officials note cooling is a public health and affordability issue, with mobile homes at higher risk and new Arizona laws allowing cooling measures in parks. Affected communities urge action as energy access remains uneven nationwide and costs to stay cool rise.
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Monsoon floods devastate Asia killing many and triggering rescue
Heavy rains across India China Pakistan and North Korea cause deaths and missing persons. In Kerala India floods ruin tea estates and bridges with 200 missing and 201 dead. Philippines Taiwan and Hunan also suffer deaths from Typhoon Gaemi and related landslides. China reports 25 major floods this year as drones and helicopters aid relief efforts. North Korea evacuates residents as Yalu river floods surge.
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