Niger hit by blistering heat wave linked to climate change - DW (English)
Niger hit by blistering heat wave linked to climate change - DW - 07/09/2023
ClimateNigerNiger hit by blistering heat wave linked to climate changeTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoClimateNigerBeenish Javed4 hours ago4 hours agoThe West African country of Niger is in the grip of a severe heat wave. Scientists say temperatures in Niger are rising one and a half times faster than in the rest of the world. Heat waves in the country are becoming more frequent and intense.https://p.dw.com/p/4TdT0Advertisement
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