In New York, asphalt began to melt due to abnormally high temperatures. It is noted that the air temperature in the city has reached 38 degrees. According to the forecasts of the authorities, the heat index may rise to 44 degrees and remain until the end of the week.
In some streets, the road surface softened and began to deform under the influence of high temperatures. Asphalt can be damaged even by hand. People also leave bags of waste at roadsides and near residential buildings in the heat, which increases the unpleasant smell.
To mitigate the effects of the heat, city authorities have opened special "cooling centers" - air-conditioned spaces that operate in libraries, community centers, and other public buildings.
