Heat Wave
Wildfires grip Europe as heat dries forests, strains firefighters
Intense heat waves and tinder-dry conditions have sparked severe wildfires across multiple European countries, forcing urgent evacuations and straining emergency services.
UK records hottest day of the year as temperatures hit 38.1C in London
Britain and France face severe infrastructure strain, drought conditions, and rising wildfire risks as temperatures reach 38.1C in London.
Seoul records hottest August day, outpacing Tokyo, Taipei and Bangkok
Seoul logged a daytime high of 36.7 °C on August 5, topping Tokyo, Taipei, and Bangkok during a severe seasonal heat wave.
Italy puts all 27 major cities on red heat alert as temps hit 40°C
Italy's health ministry has placed all 27 major cities on red heat alert as scorching 40C temperatures sweep across Europe, worsening droughts and wildfires.
France orders 4,000 extra evacuations as Gironde blaze forces 220,000 out
French authorities have ordered 4,000 additional evacuations along the Gironde peninsula as firefighting crews struggle to contain a historic 42,000-hectare blaze.
France recorded 5,764 excess deaths during its historic June heat wave
France’s public-health agency confirmed a 36% rise in mortality during a late-June heat wave that surpassed the toll of the previous summer. Officials are now calling for stronger heat-risk strategies as extreme temperatures impact the nation.
National Weather Service warns dangerous heat wave through Independence Day
A prolonged heat wave, severe thunderstorms, and a Code Orange air-quality alert are threatening health and travel safety throughout the holiday weekend.