Recent unusual weather patterns have caused a significant number of heat-related deaths and disrupted infrastructure across New Jersey and several European countries.

近期異常的天氣模式導致新澤西州與數個歐洲國家出現大量與高溫相關的死亡，並對基礎設施造成干擾。

In New Jersey, the Department of Health has reported 19 suspected heat-related deaths since Thursday, which is a large increase compared to the six deaths recorded during the same period last year. Dr. Raynard E. Washington emphasized that most of these deaths occurred in central and northern areas, often in buildings without air conditioning. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings for several counties, as temperatures are expected to reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Consequently, local governments have opened cooling centers, and NJ Transit has suspended some services due to infrastructure damage caused by storms.

在新澤西州，衛生部報告自週四以來有 19 起疑似與高溫相關的死亡個案，與去年同期的 6 起死亡人數相比大幅增加。Raynard E. Washington 醫生強調，大多數這些死亡個案發生在中部和北部地區，且通常是在沒有空調的建築物內。與此同時，國家氣象局已向數個郡發布極端高溫警告，因為溫度預計將達到華氏 110 度。因此，地方政府已開設避暑中心，而 NJ Transit 則因風暴導致基礎設施損壞而暫停部分服務。

In addition to the heat, unstable weather has caused a 'Code Orange' air quality alert, which is dangerous for vulnerable people. Forecasts indicate a 70% chance of severe thunderstorms tonight, which could lead to widespread flash flooding. Historical data shows that while temperatures over 100 degrees on July 4th are rare, they happened in towns like Freehold and Toms River in 1949 and 1966, showing that such extreme weather is possible.

除高溫外，不穩定的天氣還導致了「橙色」空氣品質警報，這對弱勢群體而言十分危險。預報顯示今晚有 70% 的機率出現嚴重雷暴，可能導致大規模閃電暴雨（山洪）。歷史數據顯示，雖然 7 月 4 日溫度超過 100 度較為罕見，但 1949 年和 1966 年在 Freehold 和 Toms River 等城鎮確實發生過，顯示此類極端天氣是有可能的。

Similar heat crises have occurred in Europe, where France, Belgium, and the Netherlands recorded about 3,700 extra deaths between June 18 and June 29. In France, Minister Stephanie Rist stated there were 2,025 extra deaths, with a sharp increase in people dying at home during the final week. Belgian authorities described the 1,200 extra deaths as unprecedented, especially among the elderly. Experts agree that these events were caused by human-led climate change, which put too much pressure on healthcare systems and power grids.

歐洲也發生了類似的高溫危機，法國、比利時和荷蘭在 6 月 18 日至 6 月 29 日期間記錄了約 3,700 起額外死亡。在法國，部長 Stephanie Rist 表示有 2,025 起額外死亡，且在最後一週居家死亡的人數急劇增加。比利時當局將 1,200 起額外死亡描述為前所未有，尤其是在長者之中。專家一致認為，這些事件是由人為氣候變遷引起，給醫療系統和電網帶來了過大壓力。

The situation remains critical, and because high temperatures and storms are expected to continue, urgent public health measures are necessary.

情況依然危急，由於預計高溫與風暴將持續，因此必須採取緊急的公共衛生措施。