A heat wave that has caused fires to rage in southwestern France and Spain is moving north toward Britain, which may see its highest recorded temperatures ever.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
Wildfires, and a Heat Wave, Sweep Across Europe
Fires in the south of France have burned more than 22,000 acres and prompted widespread evacuations. Britain was bracing for record high temperatures early next week.
Britain Braces for ‘Exceptionally’ Hot Weather
The Met Office issued an amber warning for extreme heat this weekend.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Extreme Heat Grips China
Plus the conviction of an ailing Hong Kong activist and President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming trip to Iran.
Heat Wave Strikes China
Parts of the east and south withered under extreme temperatures, even as health workers in hazmat suits persisted in a round of mandatory coronavirus tests.
Italy Drought in Po River Basin Tightens Its Grip
A prolonged dry spell caused by increasingly dry winters, higher temperatures and less rain has put the fertile region’s rice harvest and other crops at risk.
Glacier Tragedy Shows Reach of Europe’s New Heat
A collapse at the top of one of Italy’s tallest peaks offered the latest evidence of the deadly threat posed by rising temperatures.
Your Monday Briefing: Russia Seizes Lysychansk
Plus a heat wave engulfs Japan and transgender activists in Pakistan debate protections.
Japan Swelters Through a Punishing Heat Wave
Temperatures in Tokyo surpassed 95 degrees for the eighth straight day on Saturday, a streak seen only once before since 1875.
Japan Swelters Through a Punishing Heat Wave
Temperatures in Tokyo surpassed 95 degrees for the eighth straight day on Saturday, a streak seen only once before since 1875.