2023 Records Highest Heat-Related Deaths in U.S. History

Southern states, usually resilient to heat, faced unprecedented mortality as experts warn of underreported and rising death tolls.

2023 saw a record number of heat-related deaths in the U.S., the highest in 45 years.
Southern states, typically accustomed to high temperatures, were heavily impacted.
Experts believe the actual death toll is significantly higher due to underreporting.
Heat waves in 2023 were relentless, with many areas breaking multiple temperature records.
The trend of increasing heat-related deaths is expected to continue with worsening climate conditions.