The crushing heatwave that has blanketed much of the southern United States for nearly a month has taken a particularly high toll on construction workers, who are often exposed to temperatures exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius).
Perched on a platform as he painted an enormous wall, Maynor Alvarez felt cramps in his arms and legs and thought he might vomit. He wanted to come down, but the supervisors order was clear: Keep working. The crushing heatwave that has blanketed much of the southern United States for nearly a mon ..
Perched on a platform as he painted an enormous wall, Maynor Alvarez felt cramps in his arms and legs and thought he might vomit.Cramps in the legs and arms, headache, the urge to vomit, your heart racing.
Perched on a platform as he painted an enormous wall, Maynor Alvarez felt cramps in his arms and legs and thought he might vomit.Cramps in the legs and arms, headache, the urge to vomit, your heart racing.
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