Prolonged heatwave placing growing pressure on economies across Europe
A prolonged heatwave is placing growing pressure on communities, emergency services and economies across Europe. From deadly wildfires in Spain…
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Cyprus’ heat wave is straining both residents and hospitals
Cyprus’ heat wave is straining both residents and hospitals, with emergency rooms reporting a surge in patients suffering from heat…
Long-lasting heatwave: New yellow warning on Sunday with 41°C
The Meteorology Department issued a yellow warning for Sunday, citing extreme maximum temperatures expected in inland areas, where readings will…
Massive fire leads to evacuation in Norway
More than 400 people have been evacuated after a major fire destroyed over 100 homes in Drammen municipality in Norway,…
Fire service in Cyprus on full alert as heatwave looms
The Fire Service will convene a fire‑prevention meeting next week, citing meteorological data that show the coming days will be…
Holland: “imminent water shortage” to an “actual water shortage”
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has raised the country’s water status from an “imminent water shortage” to…
Europe: 10,000 excess deaths due to heat this summer
Data from five European countries has indicated nearly 10,000 excess deaths due to heat this summer, the World Health Organization’s…
Cyprus issues fresh yellow heat warning as temperatures set to hit 40C
The Meteorological Service has renewed its yellow warning for extreme maximum temperatures for today. The alert will be in force…
Canada wildfires trigger air quality warnings in cities including New York
Massive smoke plumes from wildfires raging across Canada are degrading air quality in Canada and the northeastern United States, with…
UK nearing two straight weeks of heatwave conditions
Parts of the U.K. are nearing two straight weeks of heatwave conditions, with southern England recording 13 consecutive days above…