See why ice is now pricier than bread and milk in this African country

Unprecedented heat waves have led to an increase in ice cube prices, surpassing those of bread and milk in certain regions of Mali.
Residents report that in some areas, a small bag of ice costs as much as 100 francs CFA ($0.20; £0.16), with prices even reaching 300 or 500 francs CFA
This price hike makes ice pricier than bread, with a typical baguette usually costing around 250 CFA.

According to a BBC report, unprecedented heat waves have led to an increase in ice cube prices, surpassing those of bread and milk in certain regions of Mali.

Residents report that in some areas, a small bag of ice costs as much as 100 francs CFA ($0.20; £0.16), with prices even reaching 300 or 500 francs CFA.

This price hike makes ice pricier than bread, with a typical baguette usually costing around 250 CFA.

The issues started nearly a year ago when Mali's state power company struggled to keep up with rising demand, having amassed hundreds of millions of dollars in debt in recent years.

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Residents report nighttime temperatures soaring to 46°C, and lack of cooling options is taking a toll on people's health.

In the capital city of Bamako, the Gabriel-Touré hospital recorded 102 deaths within the first four days of April, nearly matching the total for the entire month last year. The elderly and the very young remain the most vulnerable groups, with over half of the deceased being over 60 years old.

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The scorching heatwave is also impacting neighbouring countries including Senegal, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Niger, and Chad.

Human-induced climate change is to blame for these extreme highs, according to scientists at World Weather Attribution (WWA).

With temperatures forecasted to stay above 40°C in Bamako for the next few weeks, residents are endeavouring to adjust to their altered reality.