Too hot to party? Extreme temperatures threaten live music shows

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A non-exhaustive list put together by Haghani shows at least 29 concerts and music festivals worldwide were impacted by a weather event in 2023 - with two resulting in spectator deaths.

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Lynn Thomas, medical director for St John Ambulance, a charity that provides first aid at public events in Britain, said festival-goers need to be made aware that spending long periods in the sun can lead to heat exhaustion, especially in countries where people are not used to hot, humid weather.

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Other outdoor events, like sports competitions, are changing seasons or developing warning systems for extreme heat.

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But even with strong contingency plans and mitigation measures, cancellation of outdoor events may become more frequent due to climate change, researchers warned.

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