Heatwave
At least 16 people dead from heat-related causes as South Korea swelters under high temperatures
World
August 2, 2023
At least 16 people dead from heat-related causes as South Korea swelters under high temperatures
Seoul CNN — At least 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea as the country swelters under…
No power cuts after mid-September, Egypt assures
Egypt
July 30, 2023
No power cuts after mid-September, Egypt assures
Egyptian Cabinet spokesperson Nader Saad announced Saturday that there will be no power outages after mid-September, once the unprecedented heat…
Extreme heat has killed more than 200 in Mexico since March
World
July 28, 2023
Extreme heat has killed more than 200 in Mexico since March
CNN — The number of deaths across Mexico due to extreme heat has hit 249 over the past four months,…
Extreme heat in US is killing people, threatening coral reefs and fueling wildfires that compromise air quality
World
July 26, 2023
Extreme heat in US is killing people, threatening coral reefs and fueling wildfires that compromise air quality
CNN — Dangerously high temperatures that have already proven deadly in multiple states are expected to remain for at least…
Netanyahu hospitalized with suspected dehydration amid Israeli heat wave
Middle East
July 16, 2023
Netanyahu hospitalized with suspected dehydration amid Israeli heat wave
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was admitted to hospital suffering from suspected dehydration Saturday, his office said,…
Europe swept by blistering and potentially record-breaking temperatures
World
July 15, 2023
Europe swept by blistering and potentially record-breaking temperatures
CNN — A blistering and deadly heat wave is sweeping Europe, potentially bringing record-breaking temperatures and raising serious concerns about…
Italy swelters under deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat wave which could break European temperature records
World
July 12, 2023
Italy swelters under deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat wave which could break European temperature records
CNN — A blistering and deadly heat wave in Italy this week could break records, with temperatures predicted to soar…
Temperatures to hit unprecedented levels this week, warns TV host
Egypt
July 11, 2023
Temperatures to hit unprecedented levels this week, warns TV host
TV presenter Lamees al-Hadidi warned Egypt’s high temperatures are part of a global heat wave, which is expected to rise…
Earth witnesses highest temperatures ever – experts fear its going to get even hotter
Environment
July 9, 2023
Earth witnesses highest temperatures ever – experts fear its going to get even hotter
This week saw the highest global temperature ever recorded, according to data from two climate-tracking agencies spanning several decades. The…
China beats its own record for hot days over six months
World
July 3, 2023
China beats its own record for hot days over six months
Hong Kong CNN — China has registered the highest number of hot days over six months since records began, according…