Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities
Italy is currently grappling with an extreme heat wave originating from Africa, prompting authorities to issue a "red alert".
Fri Jul 12 2024
Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May
Over 5,000 cases of heatstroke were detected in the central state of Madhya Pradesh alone.
Mon Jun 03 2024
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
Australia swelters in spring heat wave, temperatures set to break records
Australia is baking through a rising heat wave which has been building in the country's outback interior.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Heat wave in Mexico leaves at least 100 dead, authorities say
Nearly all the deaths were attributed to heat stroke, with a handful from dehydration.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Scores die in northern India as heat wave scorches region
Temperatures have soared close to 45 degrees Celsius in recent days in Ballia with a severe power crisis compounding the situation.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Heat wave: Two main dams in Perak at maximum level
The two main dams are still at an adequate level even though the country is currently facing the phenomenon of hot weather.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Frost, heat-wave hit India's rapeseed crop, dent yields
Lower-than expected rapeseed production could force India to increase expensive overseas purchases of cooking oils to fulfil rising demand.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Chile heat wave could further fan the flames of deadly wildfires
Over 290,000 hectares (716,606 acres) have been ravaged by fires this season.
Wed Feb 08 2023
California temperatures soar to new records, adding strain to power grid
Officials urge residents to limit their power usage for the fifth day in a row as energy demand spiked and temperatures continue to rising.
Mon Sep 05 2022
China heat wave pushes up prices as hens lay fewer eggs
The heat wave is putting not only humans, but animals under stress too.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Portuguese experts blame climate change, poor forest management for growing wildfire damage
The record-breaking heat wave that has gripped Portugal in recent days is the harbinger of climate change and the wildfires are mostly due to poor forest management.
Sun Jul 24 2022
'Climate change affects everyone': Europe battles wildfires in intense heat
More than 1,000 deaths have been attributed to the nearly week-long heatwave in Portugal and Spain so far.
Mon Jul 18 2022
Heat waves in dozens of Chinese cities buckle roads, pop roof tiles
86 cities including Shanghai had issued red alerts, the highest in a three-tier warning system.
Tue Jul 12 2022
India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat
In the capital New Delhi, temperatures have soared past 40 degrees Celsius.
Fri Apr 29 2022