Rio de Janeiro swelters under extreme heat, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 40ºC for a second consecutive day. As residents and tourists seek relief from the oppressive conditions, authorities have implemented public health measures and urged everyone to stay hydrated.
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00:00It's very hot, my dogs get in the water without walking, because of the heat.
00:19I came here to have a drink.
00:33It's not usual to have so much heat at this time of year, but not so much.
00:37Earlier today I came here and the municipal guard told me that the temperature was 41 degrees.
00:42Today it's forecasted to be 42 degrees.
00:45And it's getting worse every year.
00:48And now they finally took some precautions,
00:52which is the minimum, which is to give water to the people who are on the street.
00:56Let's go.
01:01It is very hot here.
01:05I believe the humidity for me is what takes me to the next level.
01:12I was sitting here feeling very tired.
01:14Find some air conditioning for me, because it's very hot here.
01:30Thank you for watching this video.