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Due to climate change, summers are changing. People today are facing more frequent, longer-lasting, and hotter heat waves than they did before. Not only does it mean that individuals are getting increasingly sweaty and need to crank up the air conditioning more often, but it also poses major and even deadly health threats. 

To show that extreme temperatures are no joke, our team at Bored Panda has compiled yet another list of striking photos of how heat waves affect every living creature and our surroundings. Scroll down to see how people are desperately trying to cope with such brutal weather, and be sure to share some useful tips you know for combating heat with others down below!

While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with medical expert Dr. Nicole Levine, MD, from Health Strive, who kindly shared some precautions that people should stick to in extreme heat.

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Rolled Up To My Parents' House To Find Them Giving Away Free Water For People And Their Dogs In The Excessive Heatwave In America. I’m Proud To Be Their Daughter

Neighborhood offers water station for dogs during terrible heatwaves this summer with paw-shaped stepping stones.

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    The Heat Has Them Lined Up For Water Today

    Bees clustered around the edge of a water source trying to cool down during the summer heatwaves.

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    #3

    Another Hot Summer Day In London

    Man on a train using a portable fan during a summer heatwave commuting in London on a hot day.

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    A Very Hot Day Today In The Center Of Rovaniemi In North Finland (Afternoon The Meter Was Showing +32°C). At The Beach, People Weren´t The Only Ones, Who Needed A Little Cooling

    People and reindeer cooling off in the water during the terrible heatwaves of the summer near a bridge.

    These are reindeer, the domesticated versions of caribous found in North America. They roam free in most areas around North Finland.

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    117 Degrees In Arizona Today. Melted The Blinds In My House

    Window blinds warped and melted inward due to extreme temperatures during summer heatwaves.

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    #6

    Life Hack

    Hands wearing oven mitt and glove holding a car steering wheel during a terrible heatwave in Arizona summer.

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    #7

    Safe To Say This Is One Of My Favorite Customers, Greets Me Occasionally With Cold Water

    Bottles of water with a handwritten note thanking mail carriers for enduring the terrible heatwaves this summer.

    Well, today he left three of them for me (two frozen)! Makes a world of difference in 97-degree weather... Thank you, sir!

    The note says: "To mail lady or man. Thank you for delivering mail in such horrible heat! Stay hydrated and shaded when you can. Thank you!! 3 waters all yours."

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    #8

    It's So Hot That My Rear-View Mirror Is Sliding Down The Windshield

    Car interior with rearview mirror reflecting person wearing black pants and carrying a black leather bag during heatwaves summer.

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    During This Southern California Heatwave, My Local Grocery Store Has Coolers Filled With Complimentary Water Bottles At Each Entrance

    Blue cooler with sign offering cold water to stay hydrated during summer heatwaves near flower bouquets in a store.

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    #10

    Maybe A Wax Lincoln Sculpture Wasn’t The Best Idea During DC’s First Week Of Summer Heat

    Marble statue appears melted in the terrible heatwaves of summer, surrounded by trees and a sunny park setting.

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    #11

    We Are In A Terrible Heatwave. People Are Selling Used AC Units For $1000+ Online. Our Neighbors Just Installed Central Air So They Gave Us These Cooling Beauties

    Two portable air conditioners connected with large vent hoses on a wooden deck during summer heatwave.

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    #12

    My Pens Are Melting

    Clear plastic pen bent and warped inside a car, showing effects of the terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #13

    Tales Of Heatwave Madness. The Floor Turned To Lava

    Warped porch steps melted and distorted from terrible heatwaves during summer in front of a blue door with potted plants.

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    #14

    My Wife Is So Happy Her Contraption Worked After Leaving Her Flowers Alone For A Week In The 100-Degree Texas Heat

    Plastic bottles rigged as self-watering drip system attached to trellis behind potted flowers during heatwave season.

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    #15

    This Bottle Of Sparkling Water I Left In My Truck All Day

    Plastic bottle warped and melted on kitchen counter, showing effects of terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #16

    The Way The Sun Has Weathered This Sign, So It Looks Like Its Heavy Metal Style

    Peeling emergency vehicle access sign warning no parking in front of gates during terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #17

    It's 102 Degrees In NJ Right Now, Just Saw Someone Putting Ice Water Bottles Out For People At My Train Station

    Sign for ferries to NYC with frozen water bottles stacked on top, illustrating effects of terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #18

    He Needed Sunglasses. My Neighbor's Dog Trying To Beat The Heat, And Sun. It's 91 Outside

    Rottweiler dog wearing reflective protective goggles sitting on a colorful patio during summer heatwaves.

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    #19

    It's So Hot That Even Cadbury Blocks Need To Sit Down

    Chocolate bars melting in a store display, illustrating the effects of terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #20

    This Guy In His Cooling Fan Jacket In 36-Degree Tokyo Heat

    Man wearing a cooling vest with built-in fans walking on a street during a summer heatwave.

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    #21

    My Son’s Watercolors Got Left In The Sun, And They Shrank Into Round Balls

    Paint palette with melted colors inside a yellow case, illustrating effects seen during terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #22

    It's Too Hot Outside

    Inflatable pool filled with water set up indoors as a way to cope with terrible summer heatwaves.

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    #23

    My AC Broke. We’re In A Heatwave Of 100°F For The Next Week. She Keeps Taking All The Air

    Two cats sitting by a fan inside a home during the terrible heatwaves that happened this summer.

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    #24

    I Had To Let My Mom Borrow My Crocs Because Her Sandals Melted

    Woman shows melted shoe soles after terrible heatwave causes sandals to deform on hot asphalt ground outdoors

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    #25

    Forgot The Dollar Store Air Horn In The Sun On The Dash Of My Truck

    Shattered car windshield likely caused by heatwave, with air horn and compressed air can on dashboard in bright sunlight.

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    #26

    Sometimes, If The Heat Is High, Corn Can Be Infected By A Fungus That Causes The Kernels To Expand And Become The Delicious Delicacy Known As Huitlacoche

    Corn cob damaged by terrible heatwaves this summer, showing abnormal growth and discoloration in a natural outdoor setting.

    This is eaten, usually as a filling, in quesadillas and other tortilla-based foods and soups.

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    #27

    A Pub In Loughborough Handing Out Free Ice Water In A UK Heatwave

    Table outside a pub with water and cups offered for free during the terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #28

    Sun Through The Skylight Is A Direct Hit To The Record Player

    Warped vinyl record held above a turntable, illustrating damage caused by summer heatwaves.

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    #29

    Taco Bell Sign Melting In Phoenix, AZ

    Faded and warped Taco Bell sign outdoors showing effects of the terrible heatwaves during summer months.

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    #30

    On Public Transport In Hot Weather, Take A USB Desk Fan. Most Buses Here Have USB Chargers For Phones. Plug It In, Turn It Upside Down, And Hang It On The Empty Seat In Front

    Portable fan plugged in on a bus seat to help cope with the terrible heatwaves that happened this summer.

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    #31

    Candles Left Outside During A Heatwave

    Three candles bent at the top standing on a table, illustrating the effects of terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #32

    My Vitamin Gummies Melted In The Texas Heat During Transit, And It's Not Eligible For A Refund

    Hand holding a container of gummy vitamins melted together due to the terrible heatwaves this summer.

    I guess I'll get a spoon and chisel out a serving every day...

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    #33

    Burned Myself On My Seatbelt. Apparently, My Car Is 170 On The Dash Right Now

    Hand holding a heat thermometer inside a car showing high temperature during terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #34

    This Is How Hot It Is In New Orleans

    Motorcycle stand melting into asphalt due to extreme heatwave in summer, showing damage from terrible heatwaves.

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    #35

    It's Called An AZ Summer

    Melting tar dripping from a roof during a severe summer heatwave, illustrating extreme heat conditions.

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    #36

    My Neighbors Have A Fan For Their Dog Because We Are Melting

    Woman cools golden retriever with a large fan indoors during terrible heatwaves this summer, showing heatwave relief efforts.

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    #37

    This Heat Is Wicked

    Underground service board with a heatwave quote referencing melting and hot weather on a summer day.

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    #38

    Apartment AC Went Out During The Recent Texas Heatwave And Management Doesn’t Want To Fix It

    Thermal imaging device showing heat variations inside a home during terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #39

    It’s Supposed To Be 108 Degrees Today And This Was Sitting At An Intersection In My Neighborhood. Thank You, Neighbor, For Looking Out For All Of Us

    Orange water cooler on a white stand placed by the sidewalk during a terrible heatwave this summer.

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    #40

    Arizona Problems. Left My Credit Card In My Car, And It Melted

    Credit card warped and bent in a person's hand due to extreme heat during terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #41

    My Shoe Melted In My Room In The Summer Heat And, Now It Looks Like Caramel

    Shoe sole melting and deforming due to extreme heat during terrible summer heatwaves.

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    #42

    My Bottle Of Soft Gel Pills Melted Together In The Cupboard. They Are Now Impossible To Separate

    Stack of brown capsules arranged in a circular shape, showcasing a creative photo during terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #43

    Sandals Melting In Heatwave

    Sandal soles melted and damaged from intense heatwave conditions during the terrible summer heat.

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    #44

    Welcome To Australian Summer. Had To Pop My Hook In The Fridge Because The Handle Started To Get Soft From The Heat

    Close-up of colorful crochet hook and nail art featuring dots, with the hook placed inside a fridge during heatwaves summer.

    Has anyone else had this problem? Had these for most of last year, but I guess they missed the heatwave (was 36°C here today - luckily not the 38°C it was meant to be)

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    49 degrees in Melbourne one sunny day.

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    #45

    The Glass On Our Outdoor Furniture Just Spontaneously Shattered In The Heat

    Broken glass on outdoor wicker furniture and patio, illustrating damage during terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    #46

    Trying To Frost A Cake In A Heatwave Feels Like That Scene From A Sleeping Beauty

    Kitchen mixer with batter at 85.6°F and colorful confetti cake layers and frosted cake with sprinkles during summer heatwaves.

    Luckily, it turned out okay in the end, but there were many trips to the fridge and freezer along the way.

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    #47

    The Heat Today Baked The Pine Sap Out Of My Newly Painted Deck

    Close-up of amber-colored resin droplets on wood surface during terrible heatwaves this summer.

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    So Hot Today That The Adhesive Holding My Dad's Phone Together Melted

    Close-up of a smartphone with a melted case edge, illustrating damage from terrible heatwaves this summer.




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