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Severe thunderstorms to strike Moroccan regions amid ongoing heatwaves

The General Directorate of Meteorology in Morocco has issued an orange-level weather alert, warning of strong thunderstorms expected to hit several regions of the country today. The storms, accompanied by heavy rain, strong winds, and possible hail, are forecast to bring rainfall ranging from 15 to 30......

Europe braces for sweltering heatwave as temperatures soar

Authorities across Southern Europe are implementing emergency measures to combat the season’s first major heatwave, which has sent temperatures skyrocketing across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France. With climate scientists warning of the increasing frequency and intensity of such heat events,......

Spain’s 2024 climate: A year of record heatwaves, erratic rainfall, and historic temperature highs

The year 2024 has cemented its place in Spain’s climatic history as the third warmest since 1961, with an average temperature of 15°C, according to the national meteorological agency, Aemet. The year was characterized by unprecedented heatwaves, stark weather contrasts, and erratic precipitation......

Scorching Reality: Extreme Heat Endangers Millions of Children Worldwide

Nearly Half a Billion Children at Risk A recent UNICEF report reveals that 466 million children globally are facing the harsh realities of extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above 35°C for extended periods. Growing Threat in Eight Nations In countries such as Mali and South Sudan, young lives......

Heatwaves Threaten Morocco's Olive Production: An Emerging Crisis

Morocco's olive production is facing a formidable challenge this season as extreme heatwaves threaten to decimate yields, according to Mohamed Sadiki, the Minister of Agriculture. In a recent parliamentary session, Minister Sadiki expressed grave concerns over the impact of harsh climatic conditions......

Scorching Summer Looms: Météo France Forecasts Sweltering Conditions Across Mediterranean Regions

Météo France, the national meteorological service, has unveiled its seasonal outlook for the upcoming summer months, painting a picture of soaring temperatures and potential drought conditions in certain areas of France. The report, which covers the period from June through August, serves......

Mexico's Climate Reckoning: Submerged Homes and Scorching Heatwaves

In the southern Mexican state of Tabasco, a sobering reality unfolds: a community once thriving now stands in ruins, slowly being consumed by the relentless advance of the sea. This haunting sight serves as a visceral reminder of the escalating climate crisis that Mexico, a major fossil fuel producer,......

Climate Alert: Europe Scorched by Alarming Warming

The 2023 State of the Climate in Europe report, released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), reveals a sobering reality: Europe is warming at a rate twice as fast as the global average, leading to potentially catastrophic consequences. Rising......

Strong Wind Gusts and Heatwaves in Several Provinces of Morocco

Strong wind gusts with chasse-poussières (70-90 km/h) are expected from Monday to Tuesday in several provinces of the Kingdom of Morocco, according to an announcement by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). This phenomenon will affect the provinces of Assa-Zag, Sidi Ifni, Tan-tan, Guelmim,......