EFFECTS
#1 Infrastructure Fails
Materials such as steel may begin to expand beyond a certain temperature. In 2018, a steel zone in Chicago had to be covered with cold water because the ship could no longer sink. The joint was extended and stuck in place by prolonged exposure to temperatures above 100 degrees. In 2012, a train transformed from heat on a bad route caused a freight train to derail and caused a collapse of an elevated road. Local residents also posted photos of everyday life that they claimed were affected by the intense heat such as the melting of paint on road signs and the opening on the side of the trash can during the Arizona heat wave in 2017.
#2 Planes can't take off
The flight was canceled in 2017 when the temperature reached 119 degrees Fahrenheit like Phoenix, Arizona. At high temperatures, airplanes must go faster to take off the ground. Therefore, longer runways should have sufficient time for the aircraft to reach the required ground speed. Certain flights given to specific airports and aircraft have maximum approved temperatures that cannot guarantee the safety of the flight. The maximum temperature for many flights outside Phoenix is 118 degrees. Also, in 2012, when the temperature reached 100 degrees, in Washington, D.C., the wheels of the plane got stuck in a very hot tarmac and delayed the fight for hours.
#3 Effects on Human Bodies
Heat stroke is a relatively common reaction to severe heat and can include symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and fainting. Generally treated as rest, cold water environment and moisture (including refuelling of electrolyte required for muscle and other bodily functions).Heat stroke is more severe and requires medical attention. It often comes with dry skin, temperatures above 103 degrees, confusion, and sometimes unconsciousness.
#4 Effects on Asphalt
The asphalt is 20 degrees hotter than the ambient temperature during a heat wave and is hot enough to cause burns when touched. In 2018, asphalt along the Hume Expressway, which connects Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, was actually melted at 47.3 degrees Celsius or just over 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Human Society warns that if your pet is exposed to hot asphalt for a long time, it can overheat and therefore recommends walking on the grass.
Road markings appear distorted as the asphalt starts to melt due to the high temperature in New Delhi, May 27, 2015.
#5 Effects on Agriculture
Plants suffer from the intense heat like us. Heat-sensitive, widely consumed crops such as corn, soy and spring wheat are likely to be affected most. Past heat waves, such as those of Europe in 2003, saw a 30 percent decline in the yield of corn, fruit, and even wine in Italy and France.
Climate change poses various dangers to our personal safety beyond heat. Problems related to climate change may seem large and burdensome, but there are still small things individuals can do to combat climate change. Meanwhile, it's best to keep warm, drink lots of water, find a cool, air-conditioned place, avoid using appliances such as ovens and laundry dryers in the hottest parts of the day, and water plants early in the morning.