Agadez, Niger is currently experiencing a Blistering Heatwave with temperatures reaching 47 degrees Celsius (116 degrees Fahrenheit). The extreme heat is affecting both humans and livestock, with the elderly and children being particularly susceptible to the harsh conditions. Livestock are experiencing dehydration and heat stress, leading to a decline in their overall health and productivity, and increasing mortality rates. Furthermore, Earth's average temperature has set a new unofficial record high, contributing to the current heatwave and potentially being the hottest in 120,000 years.

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