Keywords: Temperatures


Valletta hit by power outage as Malta faces heatwave-related energy pressure

The Maltese capital Valletta was affected by a power outage on Wednesday, adding to growing concerns over electricity reliability as the Mediterranean island experiences a period of intense heat. The blackout came one day after Prime Minister Robert Abela issued an unconditional apology to residents......

Climate scientist says El Niño is expected to peak in December

An Australian climate scientist has indicated that the current El Niño event is expected to reach its strongest phase in December 2026, following the typical seasonal pattern observed in previous episodes of the global climate phenomenon. Andrea Taschetto, an associate professor at the Australian......

Spain records its hottest start to summer since weather records began in 1961

Spain has experienced its hottest start to summer since national weather records began in 1961, following two intense heatwaves that pushed temperatures well above seasonal averages, according to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). Meteorological officials reported that nearly every day......

Historic heat wave puts nearly 100 million people under alerts across the United States

A historic heat wave is sweeping across the United States, placing nearly 100 million people under heat alerts as dangerously high temperatures spread from the western states toward the East Coast. Meteorologists warn that the extreme weather event could reach its peak in the coming days before conditions......

Record heatwave linked to thousands of excess deaths across Europe

A record-breaking heatwave that swept across Western Europe in late June has been linked to a sharp rise in mortality, highlighting the growing human cost of extreme weather associated with climate change. According to official mortality monitoring data, more than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded......

Iraq protests erupt over power outages as extreme heat intensifies pressure on infrastructure

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut over the weekend to protest recurring electricity outages, highlighting the growing strain on the country's aging power infrastructure as a severe heatwave grips the region. The protests escalated into clashes with security forces......

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......