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Morocco's Scorching Saga: 2023 Etched as the Hottest Year on Record

In a sobering revelation, the Moroccan Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) unveiled the nation's "Stripes" on Saturday, a graphical representation of the country's temperature evolution over the years. Both visually and numerically, the publication leaves no room for doubt – 2023......

Paris 2024: Embracing Nature's Unpredictability for the Olympic Opening Ceremony

As the world eagerly anticipates the 2024 Paris Olympics (July 26 – August 11), the grand opening ceremony, scheduled to take place on the Seine River, is at the mercy of Mother Nature's whims. With just six weeks until the event, uncertainty looms as organizers grapple with the challenges......

Scorching Heat Claims Over 1,000 Lives During Saudi Arabia's Hajj Pilgrimage

In a tragic turn of events, the death toll from this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has surpassed 1,000, according to an AFP tally released on Thursday. More than half of the fatalities were unregistered worshippers who braved the extreme heat to perform one of Islam's most sacred rituals. The......

Scorching Temperatures Set to Sweep Across Morocco

As June 2024 draws to a close, Morocco braces for an intense heatwave, marking a stark contrast to the milder weather patterns observed earlier this month. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DMN) has issued a warning for several provinces, forecasting a significant spike in temperatures from Saturday......

Climate Crisis Amplifies US-Mexico Heatwave, A Grave Warning Unveiled

In a sobering revelation, scientists from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group have unveiled that human-induced climate change has made the recent extreme heat experienced in the US Southwest, Mexico, and Central America approximately 35 times more likely. This alarming finding serves as a stark......

Saudi Arabia Warns Pilgrims of Sweltering Heat as Heat Exhaustion Cases Surge to 2,700

Mecca, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabian authorities have issued urgent warnings about an intense heatwave gripping Mecca and its surrounding regions, as temperatures are forecasted to soar to a scorching 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday. On Sunday alone, the Health Ministry reported......

Morocco Braces for Scorching Heatwave Amidst Looming Water Crisis

In stark contrast to the recent deluge that inundated parts of northern Morocco, the nation now faces a severe water crisis as an impending heatwave threatens to worsen an already precarious situation. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange alert, warning of temperatures ranging......