What does heatwave mean?
A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather, especially one that is extremely hot and lasts for several days or weeks. A heatwave is often accompanied by high temperatures, humidity, and sometimes drought.
Example
"The city was hit by a severe heatwave, causing widespread power outages and heat-related illnesses."
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