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Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America

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South America in its final month of summer faced the opposite extreme, with record high temperatures recorded across the continent.

In Rio de Janeiro , Brazil ’s second largest city, temperatures at its Guaratiba weather station soared to 44C last Monday , 14C above the February norm.

Authorities activated a level 4 heat protocol early last week as a result of the extreme heat, prompting the setup of hydration stations at outdoor events.

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