Explained: Why is Europe so hot and how long will it last?

Jul 22, 2023

As a blazing heatwave comes in, southern and eastern Europe are preparing for temperatures that will exceed records.

Wildfires rage in Greece amid searing heatwave across Europe, trigger evacuations

Jul 21, 2023

Authorities had declared the wildfire controlled overnight, but when the gusts grew stronger later on Thursday, firefighters lost control.

Europe hotting up, 15700 deaths linked to heatwave in 2022: WMO report

Apr 22, 2023

Record-breaking heat waves affected Europe during the summer. In some areas, extreme heat was coupled with exceptionally dry conditions. Excess deaths associated with the...

Heatwave: Health Minister Nadda directs setting up of special units in central govt hospitals; DDMA issues dos, don'ts

Jun 19, 2024

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the heatwave situation across the country on Wednesday and instructed the establishment of special heatwave units in central...

IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions over East, South Peninsular India for next five days

Apr 26, 2024

Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions likely to continue over East and south Peninsular India during the next 5 days, the India Meteorological Department said...

Severe heatwave red alert for states of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh: IMD

May 20, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave red alert warning for the states of Punjab and Haryana and the capital, Chandigarh....