Heat that kills: The temperature at which the body breaks down

Although there is a standard temperature past which human bodies cannot survive, some individuals may not even tolerate temperatures slightly lower than this due to their age, health and other factors. — AFP

Scientists have identified the maximum mix of heat and humidity a human body can survive.

Even a healthy young person will die after enduring six hours of 35°C warmth when coupled with 100% humidity, but new research shows that threshold could be significantly lower.