• Tue. Jun 30th, 2026

Famagusta Gazette

News From Cyprus

Climate

  • Home
  • Europe heatwave: More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded

Europe heatwave: More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said . “Right now 150…

Poland recorded its highest-ever temperature on Sunday

Poland recorded its highest-ever temperature on Sunday, surpassing a national record that had stood for more than a century, although the reading is still awaiting official confirmation, according to the…

Heatwave: 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform…

Germany has registered a new all-time high temperature

Germany has registered a new all-time high temperature for the third consecutive day, with the temperature reaching 41.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing the…

Wave of wildfires affecting different parts of Spain

The first summer heatwave in Spain has been followed recently by a wave of wildfires affecting different parts of the country. Among the affected areas were La Litera in the…

Germany and the Czech Republic record highest-ever temperatures

Germany and the Czech Republic have both recorded their highest-ever temperatures on Saturday. Germany recorded a temperature of 41.5 degrees Celsius in the eastern community of Moeckern-Drewitz, setting a new…

Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response

Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response as the European Commission announced the deployment of two additional light firefighting aircraft to the island for this summer under the EU Civil Protection…

Rainfall in Cyprus reached 238% of the normal average

Rainfall in Cyprus reached 238% of the normal average for May, according to new data from the Meteorological Department, totaling 46.7 millimeters. Officials said every monitoring station recorded rainfall above…

Cyprus Weather – Wednesday 27 May

A weak low‑pressure system and an unstable air mass are affecting the region, bringing afternoon showers and isolated storms. Forecasters say skies will start mostly clear today, but clouds will…

May snowfall surprises visitors at Troodos

An unusual late‑season snowfall covered the Troodos mountains overnight and into Tuesday morning, creating a rare winter scene in early May. Meteorological officer Andreas Chrysanthou said he does not recall…

Famagusta Gazette