Carrie Kahn

Even at famous Copacabana Beach, it was hot. Beers are selling fast, but water is tops today, say vendors. Three more extremely hot days are expected. This is high summer carnival season that prompted Rio's mayor to raise the new heat warning to level four out of five. Some schools closed and city workers are getting hydration breaks. More than 50 cooling centers have opened.

A high pressure system over the ocean is blocking any cold weather from coming on shore. There's no rain in the upcoming forecast. Southern Brazil, part of the country's vast farm belt, is experiencing record drought. Carrie Conn, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.

A high pressure system over the ocean is blocking any cold weather from coming on shore. There's no rain in the upcoming forecast. Southern Brazil, part of the country's vast farm belt, is experiencing record drought. Carrie Conn, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.

I would love to have someone who took care of my car or someone who cleaned up the dishes after dinner, but then I'd want them to leave.

I would love to have someone who took care of my car or someone who cleaned up the dishes after dinner, but then I'd want them to leave.