ALBAWABA - A man died in Jordan after suffering from a heatstroke, while two other individuals were hospitalized and are undergoing treatment due to the ongoing heatwave that hit the country this week, as reported by the local Jordanian news outlet, Al Ghad.
According to local medical reports, several individuals were hospitalized in the past two days due to suffering from heatstroke, among them was an Arab man who arrived at the hospital in a critical condition. However, the man passed away shortly after he was admitted to the intensive care unit.
Jordan heatwave kills 1 man and injures 2
Jordan recorded temperatures that exceeded 47 degrees Celsius, as officials urged citizens to stay inside to avoid direct contact with the sun, drink plenty of water, and limit physical outdoor activities.
Officials also released a statement prohibiting construction workers from working between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Officials also advised against leaving children and the elderly inside closed vehicles, even for a short period. Additionally, university students were also advised to study and work from home.
The ongoing heatwave also caused several electrical wires to catch fire across the country, as electricity usage spiked from prolonged air conditioner use.
