Keywords: Temperatures


South Korea faces record-breaking heatwave as deaths and heat-related illnesses rise

South Korea is experiencing one of the most severe heatwaves in its recent history, with record-breaking temperatures placing millions of people at risk and prompting authorities to strengthen emergency response measures across the country. Government officials have confirmed that at least 16 people......

Belgium issues orange heat alert as temperatures reach 36C amid drought concerns

Belgium has issued an orange heat warning as temperatures are expected to climb to 36C, marking the hottest day of the current heatwave and raising concerns over the impact of prolonged dry conditions on public health and agriculture. The alert, announced by the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium,......

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......

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......