UK heatwave disrupts London trains Britain’s scorching heatwave caused major travel disruption on Tuesday after smoke was reported on railway tracks near London Waterloo station, forcing train operators to cancel services and impose speed restrictions across parts of the network.South Western Railway (SWR) said smoke was spotted between London Waterloo and Vauxhall stations, prompting emergency […]
Western Europe reeled under an unseasonal heatwave on Tuesday as record-breaking temperatures swept across the continent.A “heat dome” carrying warm air from northern Africa and trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe pushed temperatures far above normal May averages, according to weather agencies. In France, at least seven people died directly or indirectly due […]
A 13-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty while swimming at a reservoir in West Yorkshire during the Bank Holiday heatwave, police confirmed on Tuesday.Emergency services rushed to Leadbeater Dam on Lumb Lane in Halifax at around 3.20pm on Monday after reports that the teenager was struggling in the water. The boy was later […]
Britain is enduring its hottest weather of 2026, with 35C temperatures, health alerts and thunderstorm risks / Image: File Britain is experiencing its hottest weather of 2026 so far, with temperatures surging across England as forecasters warn that parts of the country could climb to 35C in the coming days.On Monday, May 25, the Met […]
Possible heatwave-like conditions in Tamil Nadu CHENNAI: The school education department has sought inputs from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on possible heatwave-like conditions in the first week of June. Upon receiving them, a discussion will be held with chief minister C Joseph Vijay to postpone the reopening date of schools, school education minister Rajmohan […]
London heatwave makes UK hotter than parts of Greece London and large parts of southern England are heading into what could become the first major heatwave of 2026, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 29C across the Bank Holiday weekend.After days of chilly winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms, forecasters say the weather is […]
New Delhi, April 18 (Udaipur Kiran): The India Meteorological Department has issued fresh weather alerts across the country, even as recent rainfall brought relief to residents in the Delhi-NCR region from intense heat. Over the past few days, parts of Delhi-NCR, including Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, have witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by light dust […]
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation A devastating heatwave swept across the east coast of Australia over the weekend, resulting in an unprecedented loss of black and grey-headed flying foxes. Wildlife rescuers warn that fatalities may continue to rise as temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius in many coastal regions. In the Illawarra alone, approximately 500 black and […]
Temperatures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to hit 46°C this weekend/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates is bracing for a blistering weekend as temperatures are forecast to soar to extreme levels, reaching up to 46°C in key cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) warns residents and […]
A dangerous heatwave is set to scorch the US Southwest this week, affecting over 80 million people, with triple-digit temperatures expected to persist through the weekend. Cities such as Phoenix may reach 112°F (44.4°C), Las Vegas 110°F (43.3°C), and Death Valley a blistering 120°F (48.8°C). The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued extreme heat warnings […]
