For decades, the summer of 1976 has occupied a special place in British weather history. It has been the season people return to whenever prolonged heat or dry conditions become part of the conversation. This year, however, the comparison has shifted. Reportedly, the figures recorded at the University of Reading suggest that 2026 has already […]
More than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during the record-breaking heatwave that swept through western parts of the continent in late June, according to official mortality data cited by Reuters.Figures released by EuroMOMO, a mortality monitoring network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization […]
Heatwave grips UK as 36C forecast and NHS faces rising demand / Image – file Large parts of the United Kingdom are enduring another spell of extreme summer weather, with temperatures expected to climb well above 30°C and potentially reach 35–36°C in parts of England by the end of the week. Weather forecasters say the […]
Iran offers to export ACs to Europe amid heatwave (AFP) Iran has offered a “friendly suggestion” to Europe to deal with its deadly heatwave saying that it was ready to export air conditioners and cooling equipment if European nations first lift sanctions imposed on Tehran.“Given the unprecedented heatwave across Europe and the tragic loss of […]
A ‘prolonged, dangerous heatwave’ is sweeping across the central and eastern United States, just hours ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The temperature is expected to go up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit 40.5 degrees Celsius), According to the National Weather Service. The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as US President Donald Trump hosts a […]
Wildfires ripped through southern France on Thursday, scorching a combined area of 1,210 hectares of land as strong winds and tinder-dry conditions left by Europe’s recent heatwave fuelled rapidly spreading blazes.Hundreds of firefighters, supported by water-bomber aircraft and emergency vehicles, were deployed across the affected regions as authorities raced to contain the fires, Reuters reported.The […]
Forecasters have warned of extreme temperatures and oppressive humidity A dangerous heatwave is set to engulf large parts of the central and eastern United States from Tuesday through the July 4 holiday weekend. Forecasters have warned of extreme temperatures and oppressive humidity during the country’s 250th Independence Day celebrations and the FIFA World Cup knockout […]
Chandigarh, June 8: Amid rising temperatures and the increasing threat of heatwaves, several non-governmental organizations, along with social and religious groups, have collaborated to establish a network of community cooling zones and shelters for daily wage workers, travelers, and the general public affected by the extreme heat across Punjab. Initiated by organizations such as Sanjha […]
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 […]
