Watch: Historic heatwave makes Argentina the hottest place on earth for a while
The heatwave strained the power infrastructure, leaving many residents without electricity for hours.
Argentina is facing a historic heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F), making the country for a while the hottest place on the planet, straining power grids and forcing residents to seek sanctuary in the shade https://t.co/RD0vSbNdNO pic.twitter.com/XmzUiOEmAV
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