Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have that option.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe
Some parts of Western Europe were starting to cool off as the extreme heat that has gripped the continent moved east.
Greece Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 1,500 People From Island of Crete
Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.
How to Stay Cool While Traveling in Paris, Italy, Spain and Parts of Europe
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.
How to Stay Cool While Traveling in Paris, Italy, Spain and Parts of Europe
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.
How to Stay Cool While Traveling in Paris, Italy, Spain and Parts of Europe
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.
Wimbledon 2025: How the World’s Oldest Tennis Tournament is Coping with the Heat Wave
With 6,700 refillable water bottles, “shade mapping” and ice packs, the world’s oldest championship tennis tournament is taking Britain’s heat wave seriously.
How the Hottest Place in India Survives
It’s 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), and it’s only 10 a.m. Welcome to Sri Ganganagar.
Europe’s Heat Wave Is Dangerous and Still Getting Worse
A punishing heat wave broke records in southern Europe and hasn’t peaked yet in some places, prompting warnings to residents, employers and tourists to alter their habits.
What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe
Weather agencies have warned of a third day of high temperatures that in some places have climbed well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or more than 40 degrees Celsius.