Keywords: Extreme Heat


Europe’s heatwaves expose a growing insurance gap for businesses

Europe’s increasingly frequent heatwaves are creating a financial challenge for businesses that traditional insurance policies often fail to cover, leaving companies to absorb losses caused by extreme temperatures. The problem is becoming more visible across sectors as prolonged periods of high......

Portugal faces extreme wildfire risk as temperatures and winds rise

Most inland areas of Portugal and the Algarve region are facing extreme or very high wildfire danger as temperatures are expected to increase and stronger winds are forecast, particularly in the south of the country. The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere has placed around 70 municipalities......

French heatwaves could cost up to €15 billion, ecology minister says

Repeated heatwaves this summer could generate between €10 billion and €15 billion in direct and indirect costs for France, according to Ecology Minister Monique Barbut. The estimate was presented on Wednesday as the government convened a crisis meeting focused on the country's worsening......

United States records its hottest July ever as extreme heat intensifies

July 2026 has set a new temperature record in the United States, becoming the hottest July ever recorded across the contiguous 48 states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The average temperature reached approximately 24.9°C across the lower 48 states, around......

900 million people experienced their hottest July on record in 2026

Around 900 million people worldwide experienced their hottest July ever recorded in 2026, as exceptional temperatures affected large parts of Africa, Europe and the Americas. The extreme heat was particularly pronounced in the Sahel, where several countries recorded unprecedented July temperatures.......

Western Europe records unprecedented temperatures during June and July

Western Europe experienced exceptionally high temperatures during June and July, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union. The region recorded an average temperature of 21.62°C over the period, making it the warmest June-July period in the available record. The figure......

Wildfires consume more than 41,000 hectares in Colorado

Wildfires have burned more than 41,000 hectares across Colorado, as firefighting teams continue efforts to contain the flames and restore areas affected by the blazes. Hot and dry weather conditions remain a concern, increasing the risk of further fire activity in parts of the state. The Aspen Acres......

Belgium braces for its third heatwave of summer 2026

Belgium is preparing for another period of exceptionally warm weather, with forecasters warning that a third heatwave could affect the country this summer as temperatures are expected to rise again in the coming days. The Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium has issued a heatwave warning covering......

Hong Kong records hottest day since 1884 as temperatures hit 36.9C

Hong Kong has experienced its hottest day since official meteorological records began in 1884, with temperatures climbing to 36.9C on Sunday, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. The record was reached at around 3:30 p.m. local time, surpassing previous temperature records and highlighting the intensity......