Heatwave

Officials warn of extreme fire risk as Europe swelters in June heatwave

Western European countries sweltered under a blistering June heatwave as the temperature rose above 40C in Spain and France.

Why are sandstorms wreaking havoc across the Middle East

Dust storms are travelling thousands of kilometres, carrying pathogens such as meningitis or distributing fungi as well as causing acute or chronic respiratory complications.

Climate crisis made India, Pakistan heatwave '30 times more likely'

Global heating to date of 1.2 degrees Celsius has shortened the so-called return period for the extreme heat of similar duration and intensity in South Asia to once a century, experts say in report.

South Asia wilts in heat as India rubbish mountain burns

Heatwave across India and Pakistan leads to power cuts and water shortages as a landfill site in the Indian capital New Delhi burns for the third straight day, with toxic black smoke engulfing nearby areas.

Saudi Arabia’s net-zero pledges are just another instance of greenwashing

Despite Saudi promises to mitigate climate change, the Kingdom thwarts international efforts at collaboration.

Greece fires now under control as reconstruction begins

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis appoints a new minister in charge of recovery from natural disasters in a bid to defuse growing anger over the struggle to curb wildfires that have charred thousands of hectares of forest.

Thousands flee to safety as wildfires rage across Greece

Hundreds of houses and swathes of pine forests burned down on the island of Evia, Greece’s second-largest, as the country tackles more than 90 fires across the country.

Wildfires continue to scorch vast areas across western US, Canada

Experts say the unprecedented heatwave is result of the climate change.

For Canada’s seniors, a scorching summer of horror looms

The intervention of a concerned journalist has helped some seniors trapped in hot, poorly ventilated housing, but what lies ahead for thousands more in similar conditions?

Scores dead as record-smashing heatwave engulfs parts of Canada and US

At least 70 people, most of whom were elderly or had underlying health conditions, lost their lives in Vancouver, Canada amid extreme heat.

High risk of more wildfires in California as weather heats up

Forecasters warn of additional forest fires as temperatures are expected to rise to 44 Celsius with winds of 24-32 km/h.

Europe experiences its second heatwave of the summer

Record breaking temperatures force Europeans out on to beaches, lakes, and fountains to cool off.