heats on, but life goes on.

Mia reported that she had been enduring temperatures in excess of 40°C for a week. One day it reached 46°, and was still 40_

° at 8pm. She described a level of hardship that few people can comprehend, but will need to love with in coming decades. 

A little research reveals that temperature measurements are taken in a louvred box, that is, the gauge is not in direct sunlight . Direct sun can easily be at least 15° hotter. 

Health authorities warn that this amount of heat, raised even further by Mia's normal work setting (truck engines and hard surfaces) can cause "imminent [sun] stroke" or worse. Working in isolation at times throughout the day, an equipment failure could threaten her life.

Council administrators (in air conditioned offices), expects work to continue and their concession is to have outdoor staff begin an hour earlier. 

As a parent with a long history of protectiveness, and even though she is an adult, I am concerned. She is a very driven individual in great financial debt and will go the extra mile to ensure everything is done.