Phoenix’s scorching heat harms cacti and burns locals on hot pavement.

Record High Temperatures in Phoenix, Arizona

The scorching heat in Phoenix, Arizona is wreaking havoc on plant life and causing damage‌ to​ infrastructure. The situation has become so dire that the Desert Botanical Garden ‌has resorted to a unique solution – draping ‍its ​cacti in dark⁣ fabrics to shield them‌ from the ‌relentless sun. However, even this measure hasn’t been able to save the majestic saguaros, as they continue to succumb to the extreme heat. These towering cacti maintain their impressive⁣ stature despite the scorching⁤ temperatures, but eventually collapse from rotting on the inside.

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According to a key gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve, inflation in June dropped to 3%. This news comes as​ a relief amidst⁢ the challenging circumstances faced by⁢ the saguaros in the Desert Botanical Garden. Kimberlie McCue, ​the Chief Science Officer, explains that while these cacti are ‌remarkably adapted to heat and⁣ aridity, they too have their limits. McCue recently revealed to CNN that there ​has been an alarming increase in the number of cacti ⁢dying in the garden.

In an effort to combat the scorching temperatures, ⁢the garden has previously organized nighttime events, allowing visitors ​to explore ​outside of regular hours. However, even⁣ these “Flashlight Nights” have ⁢been canceled due to the lingering high temperatures ‌that persist after the sun ⁣sets. Additionally, the garden has had to shorten its regular daytime ⁣hours in response to heat advisories during ‌a recent 16-day ‌stretch of temperatures exceeding 90 degrees.

The blistering heat has also caused the asphalt to reach near-boiling temperatures, reaching a staggering⁢ 170 degrees. Unfortunately, this has resulted in severe burns​ for individuals who come into contact with the scorching⁢ ground. Medical intervention is often required to treat these burns.

“In the burn ‌center, we anticipate that the summertime will be our busiest season, with an increase in cases of people falling and sustaining burns like this,” explains Dr. ⁢Kevin Foster from the Arizona Burn Center. “However, we are witnessing an unprecedented spike ‌in the frequency and severity of these burn⁤ incidents.”

Foster highlights that the most affected demographics are the elderly, children, and those struggling with opioid addiction. The influence of heavy opiates can cause individuals⁣ to remain in contact with the burning asphalt for longer periods without initially realizing the danger.

Phoenix is bracing itself for⁣ another scorching weekend and the following week, with temperatures expected to soar above 100 ‍degrees.

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