Keywords: Heatwave


French firefighters fight wildfires threatening Bordeaux as heatwave intensifies

Firefighters in France are working to contain wildfires threatening areas around Bordeaux, as authorities continue evacuating residents amid a severe summer heatwave and worsening drought conditions. The fires affecting southwestern France have forced local authorities to move increasing numbers of......

Record-breaking heatwave triggers massive wildfires threatening Spain's capital and forcing widespread evacuations

A severe and record-breaking heatwave across Spain has sparked massive wildfires that have already consumed over 20,000 hectares and advanced dangerously close to the capital, Madrid. Authorities have designated the blazes as among the most perilous in the region's modern history, prompting a state......

Tokyo records record heat-related hospitalizations as extreme temperatures grip Japan

Tokyo has recorded an unprecedented number of hospitalizations linked to extreme heat, as exceptionally high temperatures continue to affect large parts of Japan and put growing pressure on emergency services. According to Tokyo's emergency services, 453 people were hospitalized across the capital......

UK heatwave caused more than £1 billion in economic losses, study finds

The United Kingdom's June heatwave cost the economy an estimated £1.15 billion after extreme temperatures reduced labour productivity and working hours across multiple sectors, according to new research released by the London School of Economics (LSE). The analysis highlights the growing economic......

France records highest excess mortality since 2003 during June heatwave

France experienced its deadliest heatwave-related mortality surge in more than two decades during the extreme temperatures that affected the country between June 17 and July 2, according to preliminary figures released by the national public health agency. Santé publique France reported 5,764......

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......

Europe faces worsening weather extremes as wildfires, heat and storms spread

Europe is facing another wave of extreme weather events as intense heat, severe drought conditions and unpredictable storms continue to affect several countries. From devastating wildfires in Spain and France to warnings of powerful hailstorms in the Balkans, authorities are struggling to respond to......

France’s earliest grape harvest begins as heat and drought accelerate vine growth

The 2026 grape harvest season has begun earlier than ever recorded in parts of southern France, as persistent heat and drought conditions accelerate the ripening process and push vineyards into an unprecedented timeline. In the Aude department, winemaker Laurent Maynadier began harvesting Muscat petits......

Dunelm posts higher quarterly sales as strong summer demand offsets weather-hit store traffic

British home furnishings retailer Dunelm reported higher fourth-quarter sales after strong demand for seasonal products helped compensate for weaker customer traffic during periods of extreme summer heat. The retailer said revenue increased by 2.9% year-on-year to £428 million, demonstrating resilient......