Brazil's Rio swelters in heatwave amid run-up to Carnival
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Brazil's Rio swelters in heatwave amid run-up to Carnival
Rio de Janeiro swelters under extreme heat, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 40ºC for a second consecutive day.
As residents and tourists seek relief from the oppressive conditions, authorities have implemented public health measures and urged everyone to stay hydrated.