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Related: About this forumThe Delhi heat wave is testing the limits of human endurance: Other hot countries should beware and prepare
52.3C is about 126F.
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The Delhi heat wave is testing the limits of human endurance: Other hot countries should beware and prepare (Original Post)
Jim__
Jun 2024
OP
I'll just leave this right here. Those of you who've read it know exactly what I'm referring to
ArkansasDemocrat1
Jun 2024
#4
Think. Again.
(17,955 posts)1. Just the beginning.
pandr32
(12,168 posts)2. I can't even imagine that much heat.
2naSalit
(92,683 posts)7. It's really hard to breathe...
Once it gets around +110F and above it only gets worse.
MuseRider
(34,368 posts)3. We had a heat index
in the 120's last summer. This is a real temp. I can say, working outdoors and trying to keep old horses alive was really hard. I cannot imagine that as the real temp.
Good lord we are in such a lot of trouble.
ArkansasDemocrat1
(3,213 posts)4. I'll just leave this right here. Those of you who've read it know exactly what I'm referring to
genxlib
(5,690 posts)5. That was exactly what I thought of
Although I appreciated the message of that book, I thought it was terrible. A real slog to read. I find him to be a very overrated writer.
ArkansasDemocrat1
(3,213 posts)9. I like his Mars stuff more
I fear it may be horribly prophetic tho
MuseRider
(34,368 posts)6. Thanks.
I think I am going to check that out with my next Amazon points.
Not pleasant I assume but I do love dystopian fiction especially with a lot of truth thrown in.
hatrack
(60,921 posts)8. Better writer, but a far more depressing conclusion . . .
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