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Authority declares total fire bans in 9 areas including Greater Sydney Region
Sydney, Dec 6: New South Wales Rural Fire Services (NSW RFS), the lead combat agency for bush fires in the Australian state of NSW, declared on Saturday morning that a total fire ban is in place for the Greater Sydney Region and eight other areas for the day.
Climate hazards convert infrastructure failures into humanitarian catastrophes in Pakistan: Report
Sofia, Nov 26: Pakistan is experiencing compound hazards, heat stress, glacial instability and intense rainfall that together convert infrastructure failures into humanitarian catastrophes, a report cited on Wednesday.
Rain forecast for Chennai; temperature spikes across TN
Chennai, Nov 3: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecasted moderate rainfall over the city and its suburbs over the next two days, even as maximum temperatures in several parts of Tamil Nadu are expected to rise above normal levels.
Sudden heatwave grip TN after monsoon break, temperatures to rise this week
Chennai, Nov 2: After several days of steady rain marking the onset of the northeast monsoon, Tamil Nadu is now witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures and a sudden break in rainfall.
Millions of Australians warned to prepare for severe heat, damaging winds
Melbourne, Oct 22: Millions of Australians were warned to prepare for severe weather conditions on Wednesday as heatwaves and damaging winds swept across the country.
Climate Change linked to nearly 100,000 deaths from 2023 Heatwaves, global study finds
Melbourne, Oct 7: Nearly 100,000 deaths from 2023's unprecedented heatwaves were linked to human-induced climate change, according to an Australian-led global study.
Japan logs third-hottest September on record
Tokyo, Oct 1: Japan's average temperature in September marked the third highest since records began in 1898, the country's weather agency said Wednesday.
Record high of people in Japan sent to hospital due to heatstroke this season
Tokyo, Oct 1: A total of 100,143 people in Japan have been taken to hospital due to heatstroke this season, exceeding 100,000 for the first time, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
Gulf of Eilat corals survive record heatwaves, offering global hope
Tel Aviv, September 18: A new study has revealed that corals in the Gulf of Eilat have survived four consecutive and intensifying marine heatwaves, including the world's most extreme event in 2024, without experiencing mass bleaching -- a resilience unmatched anywhere else on the planet. The findings provide a rare glimmer of hope amid a global coral crisis, as reefs worldwide collapse under rising ocean temperatures.
'Elevated heat conditions' force road events at World Athletics C'ships to start early
Tokyo, Sep 11: All road events on the first three days of the World Athletics Championships 2025, starting on Saturday, will start 30 minutes earlier than scheduled due to elevated heat conditions in Tokyo that could pose a health and safety risk to competing athletes, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) said.
Bengal govt to provide Rs 2 lakh compensation in heatwave death cases
Kolkata, Sep 4: The West Bengal government has listed heatwave deaths as a natural disaster, and will provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the affected family.
Spain's recent heatwave most intense on record: agency
Madrid, Aug 25: Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has said that the heatwave striking the country this August was the most intense on record, both in terms of temperatures and impacts.
Spain declares Galicia wildfire zones disaster as record heatwave fuels devastation
Madrid, August 19: The Spanish government will declare areas affected by the deadly wildfires in northern Galicia province as disaster zones, Euro News reported.
Wildfires force evacuations in Spain, Portugal as heatwave intensifies
Madrid, August 18: Wildfires gripping Spain and Portugal forced mass evacuations and the deployment of thousands of emergency personnel as a heatwave continues to ravage the Iberian Peninsula, Euro News reported.
Portugal battles three major blazes in mountainous north, forcing evacuations, challenging firefighters
Lisbon, August 11: Portugal is battling three major blazes in the mountainous north, forcing evacuations, challenging firefighters. A fire in the municipality of Trancoso has threatened to engulf homes as Portugal struggles to contain a worsening wildfire season, EuroNews reported.
Historic heatwave to grip Israel, authorities warn of health risks
Tel Aviv, August 11: Israel is set to swelter under one of its most intense heatwaves in decades, with forecasters warning of exceptional and possibly historic temperatures early this week.
Thousands under evacuation orders as fast-moving wildfire rages in Southern California
Los Angeles, Aug 9: Thousands of people are under evacuation orders as a fast-moving wildfire continues to rage in Southern California amid a major heatwave.
Extreme heat taking toll on people worldwide: WMO warns
Geneva, Aug 9: The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned that extreme heat is impacting millions of people around the world, with wildfires and poor air quality compounding the problem, highlighting the importance of early warning and heat-health action plans.
Portugal braces for soaring temperatures, ramps up wildfire response
Lisbon, Aug 7: The maximum temperature will rise again over the weekend across most of mainland Portugal, potentially reaching 43 degrees Celsius in the southern interior and in the Tejo and Douro valleys, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere.
World sees third-warmest July with slight respite in global temperatures
Brussels, Aug 7: The world saw its third-warmest July on record in 2025 with a slight respite from the unprecedented heat of the previous two years, which still reflects the ongoing trend of global warming, said the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on Thursday.
Portugal declares wildfire alert amid severe heatwave
Lisbon, Aug 2: Mainland Portugal will enter a state of alert from Sunday due to a severe heatwave and heightened wildfire risk, with temperatures expected to reach up to 44 degrees Celsius.
Japan experienced hottest July for third year in a row
Tokyo, Aug 2: Japan experienced its hottest July for the third year in a row, with a record 2.89 degrees Celsius higher than usual, according to the country's weather agency.
China renews alerts for rainstorms, high temperature
Beijing, Aug 2: China renewed weather alerts on Saturday, warning of rainstorms and high temperatures in several regions.
Japan experienced hottest July for third year in a row
Tokyo, Aug 2: Japan experienced its hottest July for the third year in a row, with a record 2.89 degrees Celsius higher than usual, according to the country's weather agency.
South Korea: Seoul sets record 23 tropical nights for July
Seoul, Aug 1: The number of tropical nights in South Korea's Seoul in July was tallied at a record high of 23, the state weather service said on Friday, forecasting the daytime high will surge to 37 degrees Celsius in the capital.
South Korea: Seoul suffers record 22 tropical nights for July
Seoul, July 31: Seoul has experienced 22 tropical nights so far this month, setting a record high for July since modern weather observations began 117 years ago, the state weather service said on Thursday.
Turkey battles wildfires amid challenging weather conditions
Istanbul/Ankara, July 28: Turkey has been battling multiple wildfires across the country, with particularly intense blazes in the northwest prompting village evacuations and a renewed firefighting push amid strong winds and high temperatures.
Serbia extends heatwave alert as temperatures soar, wildfire risk intensifies
Belgrade, July 25: Serbia's national weather service has extended its high-temperature warning as a persistent heatwave continues to grip much of the country, with maximum temperatures ranging from 35 to 42 degrees Celsius and local peaks expected to reach up to 43 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
Assam state zoo and Botanical garden implements heat-relief measures for animals amid soaring temperature
Guwahati, July 24: As the temperature soars in Guwahati, the state authorities of the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden have implemented various heat-relief measures to ensure suitable conditions for the animals, said Chief Animal Keeper of the Assam State Zoo, Rajani Kanta Deka.
Iran imposes office closures, water restrictions amid unprecedented drought
Tehran, July 24: Iranian authorities have closed government offices in 22 provinces, including Tehran, and reduced working hours in four others to manage water and electricity shortages during a record heatwave.
At least four killed in fire in Iraq's capital Baghdad
Baghdad, July 23: A fire broke out in a civilian house in eastern Baghdad on Wednesday, killing at least four and severely injuring two others, a source from the Iraqi Interior Ministry confirmed.
Fires kill two in Bulgaria amid heatwave
Sofia, July 23: Two people died in separate fire incidents in Bulgaria, both sparked by human negligence amid a severe heatwave, authorities said on Wednesday. Temperatures across the country have hovered around 40 degrees Celsius in recent days.
Romania on alert as heatwave, storms to sweep across regions
Bucharest, July 22: Romania's National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued multiple weather alerts on Tuesday as the country braces for a combination of extreme heat and unstable atmospheric conditions.
Extreme heat waves spark climate emergencies worldwide
Beijing, July 21: A new heat wave alert has been sounded worldwide as Europe and the Middle East are battling an extremely scorching heat wave this week, prompting various climate emergencies in many countries.
Record July heat scorches China's populous Henan Province
Zhengzou, July 18: Central China's Henan, one of the country's most populous provinces, is enduring its hottest July since 1961 as a prolonged heatwave grips much of the region, local meteorological authorities said Friday.
UK faces third, more extensive heatwave
London, July 12: The United Kingdom is bracing for its third heatwave of the year, with exceptionally hot and dry weather conditions prevailing in large parts of the country.
Wildfires continue in Bosnia
Sarajevo, July 12: Wildfires in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina(BiH)'s Trebinje region have entered their sixth day, with flames still active in some mountainous areas and nearby villages, according to local authorities.
Europe facing earlier, stronger heatwaves: Climate scientist
Brussels, July 10: Europe is experiencing earlier and more intense heatwaves due to ongoing climate change, a senior scientist at the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has said.
World records third-warmest June, says EU climate service
Brussels, July 9: June 2025 was the world's third-warmest June on record, trailing only 2023 and 2024, said the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on Wednesday.
Western Europe registers hottest June on record
Brussels, July 9: Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever, with average temperatures reaching 20.49 degrees Celsius as two powerful heatwaves drove extreme weather across the region.