A | PHOENIX -- The toll of heat-associated deaths in Arizona's most populous county — still being tallied after the area's hottest summer ever recorded — has soared over 360, alarming public health officials who say the final count will surely set a new record.Maricopa County, the hottest metropolitan area in the U.S. and home to Phoenix, reported this week that 361 heat-associated deaths have been confirmed this year as of Oct. 7. Another 238 deaths remained under investigation. As of the same time last year, 331 heat-associated deaths had been confirmed, with another 126 deaths still being studied. No other major metropolitan area in the U.S. has reported such high figures or spends so much time tracking and studying them.“It definitely looks like we'll see more deaths than last year and maybe even more than 500,” said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director for Maricopa County Public Health. "But we won't really know until the end of the season.”Maricopa County set an annual record last year with 425 heat-associated deaths confirmed. This summer, Phoenix experienced the hottest three months since record-keeping began in 1895, including the hottest July and the second-hottest August. The daily average temperature of 97 F (36.1 C) in June, July and August passed the previous record of 96.7 F (35.9 C) set three years ago.Phoenix also set a record in July with a 31-day streak of highs at or above 110 F (43.3 C).Sunenshine said Maricopa County began tracking heat-associated deaths in 2005, then gradually began collecting additional information, including the age, sex, race and ethnicity of those who died and whether they were indoors or outside when they got sick. Investigators also began noting whether those who died inside had an air conditioner, whether it was working and whether there was electricity to power it. Sunenshine said collecting that kind of information has led to rules requiring regulated power companies to keep the electricity running during hot spells even if the bills haven't been paid. “It's really important to know the circumstances around these deaths,” Sunenshine said. “It can lead to policy changes.”The number of people dying from heat-related causes has risen not only in the Phoenix area, but across the U.S. and around the world as climate change makes heat waves more frequent, intense and enduring.Counting such deaths can take months of investigation, including toxicological tests, to determine whether heat was a contributing factor in someone’s death. The deaths Maricopa County tallies include ones that were the direct result of high temperatures, such as heatstroke, as well as ones in which heat was a contributing factor, such as a heart attack provoked by the hot weather.Approximately three-fourths of the heat-associated deaths in Maricopa County so far this year year were outside. About 44% of those who died were people experiencing homelessness in a county where an estimated 10,000 don’t have permanent housing. More than a third of all the people who died were 65 or older.There have been 89 indoor heat deaths in the county confirmed so far, mostly in homes where the air conditioning was not working or turned off.。 It is a moment etched in history. Three generations of Hindi cinema sharing one stage. At the 1997 Filmfare Awards, legendary late actor Dharmendra received his Lifetime Achievement Award from none other than Dilip Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan. The emotional evening saw Dharmendra reminiscing about his humble beginnings, his struggles to make it to Bombay and his decades-long wait for the Black Lady that had always eluded him. In his winning speech, he said, "Main actor banna chahta tha, jaise ki har nawjawan banna chahta hain. Main kisise zaahir nahi kiya kyunki jab boi actor banna chahta hain aur zaahir karta hain toh mazaak ka mauju bann jaata hain. Maine apni maa aur karibi doston se kahaan ki main actor banna chahta hoon. Maine apni maa se kahaan ki paise bachao aur mujhe Bombay bhejo. Maa ne bola tum family mein sabse bare ho, zimmedaariyo ka bojh hain, kaise jaa sakte ho? Ye naukri aisi nahi hain, mehnat karni padti hain." (I wanted to become an actor like every other youngster. However, I did not reveal it to my family, because when someone expresses their interest of becoming an actor, they are laughed at. I told my mother and closest friends about my dream. I asked my mom to collect some money and send me to Bombay but she was skeptical as I was the eldest son. She told me the job won't be an easy one.) The Sholay actor added, "Toh iss tarah Filmfare mein ekta istehaar chhaapa ke actors and actresses chahiye. Filmfare ne mujhe bulaya aur select kiya. Phir aapka ye bhai aur dost Dharmendra ban gaya Filmfare ki wajah se... Har sal main suit silwaata tha, matching tie dhundta tha ki mujhe ek saal ye award mil jaaye. Lekin nahi mila. '60s mein meri bohot filmein Golden Jubilee huwi, lekin maine suit silwaane bandh kar diye. Maine socha T-shirt ke saath chala jaunga. Aj 37 saal ke baad mujhe ye trophy mili, jisme mein 15 saalo ki trophies dekh raha hoon, jo mujhe mili nahi." (Then I came across an advertisement in one of the Filmfare magazines. Filmfare called me and selected me to become an actor. Then I became Dharmendra. It is because of Filmfare. I would purchase a matching suit and tie every year every year for the awards but never received one. I had many hits in the '60s but I stopped buying suits. I thought I will receive an award in a T-shirt. I am receiving this trophy after 37 years. I am seeing 15 years' worth of trophies in this one.) Speaking to Dilip Kumar, he hugged the late actor while noting that they have been brothers ever since he started their career. He also embraced Shah Rukh Khan in a hug, who stood shyly in the background. Dharmendra spoke about Shah Rukh and the competition his generation brought in.Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025 at the age of 89. His passing leaves behind an unmatched legacy of over six decades. The actor, born as Dharmendra Singh Deol, breathed his last at his residence. He was admitted to Breach Candy hospital earlier this month due to respiratory complications.Also Read: Photos: Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt Visit Dharmendra at Breach Candy Hospital。
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