Map of British Columbia highlighting areas with broken temperature records
16 temperature records broken in British Columbia in Canada amid smoky conditions. Ashcroft claimed the top spot on Wednesday, recording a high of 40.8 C, beating its previous record of 35 C for that date, set in 1998. | AI News Digest
British Columbia is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with 16 temperature records shattered on September 3. Ashcroft led the way, reaching a scorching 40.8°C, surpassing its previous record of 35°C set in 1998. This marked the hottest September day ever recorded in Canada. Other cities, including Lytton and Nelson, also reported significant highs, with Lytton reaching 39.8°C. The heat wave has persisted for three consecutive days, with many areas breaking long-standing records. The extreme temperatures are compounded by smoky conditions from nearby wildfires.
