Europe engulfed in flames

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Greece, Spain: Heatwave warning for tourist hotspots amid highs of 40C

Tourist hotspots around Europe are facing the first major heatwave of the summer with extreme temperature warnings in place in Spain, while Greece has seen highs in excess of 40C with authorities advising people to stay indoors.

Dangerous Heatwaves Forecasted For the US

The US is forecasted to be hit with extreme heat this week. On Tuesday, temperatures were forecasted as reaching up to 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) in Sacramento, California; 108 in Las Vegas; and 110 in Phoenix.

Greece to bake in season's first heatwave, temperatures could hit 43°C

Greece will endure a three-day heatwave starting tomorrow with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, the country's civil protection minister has said, warning of a high wildfire risk.

Heat waves are ravaging India – and things are about to get worse - 61 people have died

Even in a country so accustomed to spells of searing heat, India has been grappling with temperatures that have seen the mercury rise to increasingly unbearable heights – and with fatal consequences.

India's Capital Hits Record 50.5 Celsius in Fierce Heat Wave

Temperatures in India's capital soared to a record-high 50.5 degrees Celsius (122.9 Fahrenheit) Wednesday, as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city.

Brazil records its hottest ever temperature

End of spring to beginning of summer and Brazil has recorded its hottest ever temperature,  44.8C (112.6F), as parts of the country endure a stifling heatwave.

Heat Wave In South Korea Kills Record Number Of People Since 2018

Twenty-seven people have died from the heat in South Korea since the end of May, the highest number since 2018, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Wednesday.

WHO calls for urgent action as deaths from extreme heat surge in Europe

With 60,000 deaths in Europe last year due to extreme heat, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official has stressed the "desperate and urgent need" to tackle the climate crisis.

The impact of the heat wave "Kleon" (Κλέων) on the wetland with shallow artificial ponds

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Mexico Reports 112 Heat-Related Deaths This Year

Mexican health authorities say there have been at least 112 heat-related deaths so far this year, acknowledging the deadliness of a recent heat wave.

China renews yellow alert for high temperatures to even exceed 40 degrees Celsius

China's National Meteorological Center on Friday renewed a yellow alert for high temperatures as heatwaves are expected to scorch vast parts of the country.

Extreme Heat Wave (48.3 °C) Spreads across US with 55m People under Heat Alerts

The extreme heat wave that has baked much of southern United States continues to spread to other regions of the country this week, with over 55 million people now under heat alerts.

Temperatures In Beijing Exceed 40.5 Degrees For 2 Days Straight In All Time Record

Temperatures in Beijing have exceeded 40.5 degrees (105  Fahrenheit) for two days in a row for the first time since meteorological observations began in 1961, the meteorological office of the Chinese capital said on Friday.

Vietnam records highest-ever temperature of 44.1C, Thailand reported a record-equalling 44.6C

Vietnam has recorded its highest ever temperature, just over 44C (111F) - with experts predicting it would soon be surpassed because of climate change.

World Should Prepare for El Niño, New Record Temperatures: UN

The United Nations warned Wednesday of a growing likelihood the weather phenomenon El Niño will develop in coming months, fueling higher global temperatures and possibly new heat records.

After 2022’s devastating heat waves and wildfires, scientists warn of even hotter year

 

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2022 hottest year in Italy since 1800: Data

This year will go down as the hottest in Italy since records began in 1800, according to data from the Institute for Atmospheric Science at the country's National Research Council (NRC).

WHO: At Least 15,000 Killed by Heat Wave in Europe in 2022

At least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of hot weather in 2022 so far, the World Health Organization said Monday, with Spain and Germany among the worst-affected countries.

2022 Europe's Hottest Summer on Record: EU Monitor - Tasnim News Agency

The summer of 2022 was the hottest in Europe's recorded history, with the continent baking in record-shattering heatwaves and the worst drought in centuries, the European Commission's satellite monitor said on Thursday.