Ecuador coastal cities hit 40°C heat index; doctors warn of health risks

Heat index in Guayaquil and Manta, Ecuador, reached 40°C and 38°C respectively, prompting health warnings from local doctors. The extreme heat poses immediate public health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, and may signal broader climate-related stress in the region.

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