Keywords: Extreme temperatures


Spain issues Red Heat alerts as temperatures expected to exceed 40°C

Spain has placed three regions under its highest level of heat warning as an intense heatwave grips the eastern part of the country, with temperatures forecast to rise above 40°C in several areas. Spain's national meteorological agency issued red alerts for parts of Catalonia, the Valencian......

France expands heatwave alert as 16 departments face orange warning on Monday

France is set to widen its heatwave alert on Monday, with meteorological authorities placing 16 departments under an orange warning as exceptionally high temperatures continue to spread across much of the country. The latest forecast marks a significant increase from Sunday, when only seven departments......

Europe's June heatwave linked to at least 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium and the Netherlands

At least 3,700 excess deaths have been recorded across France, Belgium and the Netherlands following the intense June heatwave that swept across much of Europe, according to preliminary figures released by national authorities. Health officials caution that the death toll is expected to rise as additional......

Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June heatwave

Spain has recorded more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June as the country continues to experience one of its most intense heatwaves in recent years. The latest figures highlight the growing public health risks associated with increasingly frequent and severe periods of extreme heat across Europe. According......

Europe faces severe heatwave as temperatures exceed 35°C across the continent

A widespread heatwave is currently affecting Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 35°C in several regions, impacting an estimated 150 million people, according to analyses based on meteorological forecasts. Weather data suggests that more than 420 million people across the continent could......

Italy Declares Heat Alert in 15 Cities as Severe Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe

Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued a maximum heat alert across 15 cities, including Rome and Milan, as a severe heatwave continues to affect large parts of Europe. Authorities warned that the number of cities under red alert is expected to rise to 16 on Wednesday. Under the highest alert level,......

French railways boss urges vulnerable passengers to avoid trains during heatwave

French rail operator SNCF has advised vulnerable passengers to avoid train travel as an intense heatwave continues to affect large parts of the country, raising concerns over transport safety and infrastructure reliability. The warning comes as extreme temperatures place significant strain on the national......

Teenager dies in river drowning as heatwave grips southwestern France

A 17-year-old teenager has died after drowning in the Dordogne River in southwestern France, highlighting the risks associated with swimming during periods of extreme heat. According to emergency services, the incident occurred on Saturday evening in the municipality of Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt,......

Scorching Heatwave Forecasted to Hit Moroccan Provinces

Morocco is bracing for an intense heatwave this weekend, with temperatures soaring up to 47 degrees Celsius across several regions. The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a warning, predicting extreme heat from Saturday through Monday. In the northern provinces, temperatures are expected......