CIHF - Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 10:30 p.m. (ET) - Segment #2

[ Sirens ] >> Jeff: in india, more than 25 people are dead including children after a fire burnt down a gaming arcade at an amusement park. That fire is now under control, and search and rescue efforts are underway. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but police already say they plan to file a negligence case against the park's owners. >>> Hundreds of people across south asia are grappling with a prolonged, intense, and dangerous heat wave. In india, elections officials have been drinking special rehydrating salts to stay hydrated in the near 50° heat. Today, millions of people cast their ballots in the second to last round of voting in national elections there, which the prime minister and his party are widely expected to win. >>> That heat is also making life unbearable across much ouch pakistan. South asia is no stranger to high temperatures, but extreme weather fuelled by climate change is testing the boundaries of what people can tolerate. >> Reporter: it is a hot wind that blows in jacobabad, pakistan. Sometimes called the hottest city on earth. The temperature forecast near 50 celsius. About 120° fahrenheit. It's like the desert only people live here. It is very hot, he says, and we are without power many hours a day. In lahore, 11 million people are sweltering under increasingly dangerous heat. Work goes on, but doctors warn of heat stroke and other health issues. I soak this cloth on my head, I drink water, I work earlier this the morning, says this labourer. This man says the heat is so intense, he has to come inside after ten minutes. They must work, say these labourers, to feed their families. They're' customed to extreme heat, but not this. Temperatures in the mid 40s in punjab or 6 to 8° higher than usual, and no rain is forecast so it will remain hot. One climate scientist says areas of south asia and southeast asia are experiencing a new normal where periods of extreme heat and humidity may be uninhabitable. >> The intensity of the long period of hot weather, I think we have to make sure that people know about the risk. >> Reporter: in india, the drought is using occupy ground water that could cause persistent crop failures. A potential disaster for a country to dependent on farming. >> Increasing temperatures lead to more evaporation and lack of water availability. And the frequency and the intensity of these droughts is expected to increase. >> Reporter: back in pakistan, the government in punjab is closing schools this week. Everyone is suffering, says this shopkeeper, especially children and the sick. Health officials say people should stay inside and not travel, as millions who've done little to contribute to global warming must ride out extreme heat waves that are likely to get worse with climate change. Eric sorensen, global news, toronto. >> Jeff: in chile, a firefighter and forestry worker have been arrested on suspicion of starting that country's deadliest wildfire back in february. The two men have been charged with arson causing death.3 officials say several fires were lit simultaneously, and materials used to light the blazes were found at one of their homes. 137 people were killed and more than a thousand homes wiped out as towering flames took hold during an extreme drought.

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>>> A recent drug poisoning death at the university of victoria is sparking calls for british columbia to make cpr and naloxone training mandatory in B.C. high schools. A coroner's inquest was called this week into the death of 18-year-old sidney mcintyre-starko back in january. Her parents say the tragedy was preventible, and they want the province to take action. Neetu garsha reports. >> Reporter: her story a chilling reminder of the perilous grip of the toxic drug crisis. 18-year-old sidney mcintyre-starko died in hospital in january after a cardiac arrest due to fentanyl poisoning in a dorm room according to her parents. >> You're heartbroken that anyone else had to go through the same heartache. >> Reporter: john and jennifer lost their 26-year-old son ryan seven years ago to fentanyl poisoning. They're advocating for accurately labelling the deaths as a result of a poisonous drug supply rather than individual choices >> What killed the vast majority of those we have lost is the toxic supply of drugs. >> Reporter: so they're focussed on increasing access to a medicine capable of reversing the effects of overdose. >> I feel like naloxone should be in every kids' backpack. >> Reporter: mcintyre-starko has sparked a reassessment of policies regarding access to naloxone in post-second campuses. Mcintyre-starko's family detailed the timeline of the death of the first-year science student and explain why they claim overwhelming failures contributed. The student responders had no access to naloxone in the dorm. The university said efforts didn't save sidney's life, but they did save the life of another student that night. >> There are serious questions that need to be answered. >> Reporter: the province says it's looking to purchase larger quantities of nasal naloxone, which is easier to administer than injectable naloxone. And they're looking to provide cpr training in high school. >> Even if a person were to do compression-only cpr, they're going to make a difference. >> Reporter: as mcintyre-starko's story resinates, it's renewing calls for action to implement life-saving measures. Neetu garsha, global news, vancouver. >> Jeff: up next, neck deep in ice. This extreme athlete's bone-chilling, All right, get the team over there, now. Announcer: Tuesdays... Fan out! Three expert teams... That's what I like to hear, where? One exciting night. You guys are gonna want to see this. Fbi... Let's get to work. We gotta find this guy faster. Fbi: International... Is it always gonna be like this? Action, action, action? Fbi: Most Wanted... Shut it down. Will do. The FBI's, Tuesdays starting at 8 Eastern on Global. ( ) In here... you can expect to find... crystal clear audio... expansive display space... endless entertainment... and more comfort for everyone... But even with all that... we still left room... for all the unpredictability... spontaneity.. and unexpected things... you'll find out here... Jeep. Grand Cherokee. The most awarded suv ever. Parrots are incredible animals. [Parrot] Another overdue bill! Yeah. They're also extremely intelligent. [Parrot] Forgot to pay again! They also repeat things they hear a lot. The new bmo eclipse rise Visa card rewards you with points for paying your bill on time every month to help build a routine. [Parrot] Rewards you with points! And you get 5x the points on things like groceries, dining and recurring bill payments. [Parrot] For paying your bill! —But also you can... — [Parrot] Every month! —And just remember. —[Parrot] Build a routine! [Parrot squawking] He is a talker. When a bank helps you make real financial progress. That's the bmo Effect. Bmo ( ) ( ) And they steal ideas From your daughters The one they want Fighting, ohh Sublime Elsewhere naked offered divine And touched by them only Fighting ( ) Pure Leaf is the perfect balance Of real brewed iced tea and the delicious taste of real fruit flavours. The lemon flavour you love is now also available with 40% less sugar.

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