Heatwave
Spain battles devastating wildfire amidst scorching heatwave
Spain is grappling with an unprecedented wildfire crisis, with 20 major blazes raging across the country, fueled by a severe heatwave. The situation has prompted the deployment of 1,900 soldiers from the military emergency unit to support firefighting operations. According to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, “there are still some challenging days ahead, and unfortunately, the […]
Japan Swelters Through Record-Breaking Heatwave
Japan has recorded its hottest day on record, with temperatures soaring to 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit) in Tamba city, about 560km (350 miles) southwest of Tokyo. This surpasses the previous high of 41.1 degrees Celsius (105.98 degrees Fahrenheit) set in 2018 and matched again in 2020. The scorching heat has prompted heatstroke alerts […]
Iran Grapples with Severe Water Shortages Amid Heatwave
Iranian authorities have urged people to limit water consumption as the country faces severe shortages during an ongoing heatwave. Iran‘s national meteorological service reported that Iran is experiencing its hottest week of the year so far, with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in some areas. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that Tehran province […]