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Amber heat-health alerts have been issued for most of England as temperatures are expected to reach 36C or higher this week. The alerts will be in place from 9am on Tuesday until 9pm on Friday.
Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region
Western Europe has set a new temperature record for the June-July period, with heat waves causing major wildfires, drought, and thousands of heat-related deaths. The extreme heat began in May and has contributed to new national temperature records across the region.
Hong Kong's heatwave is expected to persist until Wednesday or Thursday, with temperatures in some areas forecast to reach at least 37 degrees Celsius. Thundery showers are forecast later in the week, potentially easing the intense heat.
Western Europe experienced its warmest June and July on record, with an average temperature of 21.62 degrees Celsius. The region saw four heatwaves since May, which is unusual for the area.
The UK is experiencing its fifth heatwave this year, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has issued a blue alert for London, East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire, and Humberside. The heatwave has also led to dry conditions, with wildfires repo…
Hong Kong has broken a 140-year temperature record after experiencing its hottest day on record, with temperatures reaching 36.9°C. Some areas recorded even higher temperatures, with Sheung Shui reaching 39.8°C.
A heat warning has been issued for parts of southern Germany, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The German Weather Service has advised people to avoid the heat, drink plenty of water, and keep their homes cool.
Monsoon rains have brought pleasant weather to Lahore, reducing the heat intensity. The Met Office has predicted further rain in the city and other parts of Punjab over the next 24 hours.
Europe's Electricity Prices Spike to €500 a Megawatt-Hour as Drought Bites
Europe's electricity prices have spiked to €500 a megawatt-hour due to extreme heat and drought, affecting refineries and power supplies.
South Korea's president orders all-out response to heatwave
South Korea's president orders all-out response to heatwave as the country experiences its worst heatwave in 122 years, with temperatures expected to peak at 39 degrees Celsius in Seoul.
The German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts slightly milder temperatures today, but warns of heavy storms in the south. The heat wave has eased in Bavaria, but severe weather is expected, with strong winds and heavy rain possible.
Europe’s Heatwave Is Hitting Refineries And Power Supplies
A severe heatwave in Europe is affecting refineries and power supplies, leading to concerns about energy security and potential price increases.
Austria has hit a record high temperature of 41.2 C (106.2 Fahrenheit) in the town of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while Hungary has curbed power use amid a severe drought. The heatwave has also affected Italy, Albania, and Greece, with wildfires and low water levels causing di…
Europe's Nuclear Power Plants Tested by Heatwave
Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers have reduced electricity output and shrunk company earnings, stoking fears about the economic impact of searing heat and erratic rainfall.
Germany is experiencing severe weather, with thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and strong winds causing damage. This follows a period of intense heat, with temperatures expected to rise again to up to 38 degrees Celsius.
Heat kills 16 in South Korea this summer: interior ministry
South Korea's summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, with 2,025 people suffering heat-related illnesses, according to the interior ministry. Temperatures have soared to record highs, with the city of Yangsan reaching 42.5C on Sunday.
Berlin and Brandenburg can expect a hot day on Tuesday, with thunderstorms and heavy rain possible in some areas. Temperatures in Brandenburg are expected to be higher than in Berlin, with the highest temperatures expected in Cottbus.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged authorities to step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, saying the death toll had risen to 16 and warning that extreme weather was becoming more frequent.
As heatwaves become more frequent, couples are having to adapt their wedding plans to cope with the extreme temperatures. This includes sourcing fans, booking ice-cream vans, and even changing the date of the wedding. The financial impact on the wedding industry is also s…
France: Water sports enthusiasts 'fly' above the River Seine
Parisians are using an electric board equipped with a propeller to defy gravity on the Seine, creating the feeling of flying just above the surface.
Britain could face food shortages due to drought, farmers warn, as a heatwave is forecast to continue into next week. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has asked the prime minister to take action to help farmers cope with the drought.
Woman dies of apparent heatstroke while taking shelter in car in quake-hit area
An elderly woman who developed heatstroke while taking shelter in a car is the latest fatality from a powerful earthquake that struck Japan's southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto last week, officials said Sunday as concerns over heat-related illnesses grow in an area that …
Millions of people faced dangerous heat and wildfire threats on Saturday, with huge wildfires burning across the West Coast, and more than 50 million people under heat alerts across the region.
Italy is putting nearly all of its major cities on the highest 'red' alert for high temperatures, as a new heatwave grips the country. Temperatures hit mid-30s C in many places on Saturday, and authorities are warning of risks to even healthy and active people.
Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants, and tourism across eastern Europe, exposing rocks, old shipwrecks, and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth.
To prevent heat-related outages, Nuremberg's VAG is preparing for the upcoming heatwave by intensifying checks on the streetcar network. The company will deploy a rail grinder around the clock to clean asphalted sections and spray tracks with water to lower surface temper…
More than half of England 'officially in drought': UK govt
The UK government declared over half of England in drought due to record-low rain and high temperatures, with the driest July on record.
Dairy farmers are installing 'cow showers' and giant cooling fans to help their cattle cope with the heatwave. The extreme heat has cut milk production by up to 20% and farmers are spending thousands of pounds to keep their animals cool.
Climate change is really here: We should seize this crisis moment to create a new momentum
Europe's latest heatwave is further evidence of a structural transformation of the continent's climate, warns Professor Jean-Pascal van Ypersele. He argues that the world has entered a period of exceptional urgency in which the costs of delaying climate action are escalat…
Wildfires continue to rage near Bordeaux, France, with firefighters battling new flames despite a brief respite in the heat. The region is bracing for a new heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 40°C, which may reignite the fires.