Keywords: Temperatures


Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June heatwave

Spain has recorded more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June as the country continues to experience one of its most intense heatwaves in recent years. The latest figures highlight the growing public health risks associated with increasingly frequent and severe periods of extreme heat across Europe. According......

Europe faces severe heatwave as temperatures exceed 35°C across the continent

A widespread heatwave is currently affecting Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 35°C in several regions, impacting an estimated 150 million people, according to analyses based on meteorological forecasts. Weather data suggests that more than 420 million people across the continent could......

Italy Declares Heat Alert in 15 Cities as Severe Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe

Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued a maximum heat alert across 15 cities, including Rome and Milan, as a severe heatwave continues to affect large parts of Europe. Authorities warned that the number of cities under red alert is expected to rise to 16 on Wednesday. Under the highest alert level,......

France records ten drowning deaths during intense heatwave weekend

French authorities have issued renewed water safety warnings after ten people lost their lives in drowning incidents across the country on Sunday, amid soaring temperatures that have driven large numbers of residents toward beaches, rivers, lakes, and other swimming areas. According to the French Civil......

French railways boss urges vulnerable passengers to avoid trains during heatwave

French rail operator SNCF has advised vulnerable passengers to avoid train travel as an intense heatwave continues to affect large parts of the country, raising concerns over transport safety and infrastructure reliability. The warning comes as extreme temperatures place significant strain on the national......

Teenager dies in river drowning as heatwave grips southwestern France

A 17-year-old teenager has died after drowning in the Dordogne River in southwestern France, highlighting the risks associated with swimming during periods of extreme heat. According to emergency services, the incident occurred on Saturday evening in the municipality of Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt,......

El Niño poised to push global temperatures to new highs

Climate agencies and meteorological experts are warning that a potentially record-breaking El Niño event is taking shape across the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns about extreme weather and further increases in global temperatures. Forecasts suggest the phenomenon could become one of the strongest......

Morocco issues orange alert as heat wave pushes temperatures to 44°C across multiple provinces

Morocco is bracing for an intense heat episode set to grip numerous provinces from Tuesday through Friday. The country's General Directorate of Meteorology issued an orange-level weather alert in response to a sharp rise in temperatures forecast across much of the country. Southern provinces face......

China warns of El Niño risk as fossil fuel pressures rise

China’s national climate authorities have signaled the likely emergence of an El Niño event beginning in May 2026, with effects expected to persist through the end of the year. The forecast raises concerns about rising global temperatures and increased climate volatility, though experts......