Heatwave

Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say

Ongoing wildfires in Spain and France have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and scorched huge swathes of land.

Smoke rises as flames burn during a wildfire at Ares, Grionde, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 25, 2026.
Pigeons fly in front of the sun as it rises over Kuwait City on August 23, 2025.

Record heatwave expected to hit Israel this weekend with potential 47°C in Sea of Galilee region

A view of a wildfire spreading over the Burgohondo mountains, in Avila, Spain July 23, 2026.

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate

Heatwave in Greece as temperatures climb to 43°C. A tourist at the Acropolis

Greece heatwave warning that could save your vacation


Britain's heatwave hits record temperature of 40C°

"Climate change driven by greenhouse gases has made these extreme temperatures possible," Belcher said.

A man cools off in a water fountain during a heatwave, at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022.

UK heatwave examined from space by British scientists

Scientists associated with the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), located at Space Park in Leicester, produced a map of the UK displaying land surface temperature.

 A woman fans herself in the summer heat (Illustrative)

Fires rage in France and Spain as heatwaves sear Europe

In Britain, the national weather forecaster issued its first red "extreme heat" warning for parts of England on Monday and Tuesday.

 A view of trees burning amid a wildfire near Landiras

This fan trick will help you sleep better in the summer heat

Do you sleep worse in the summer? Don’t panic, this will pass when the heatwave dissipates, but there’s a really simple method to get cool right now.

 Standing fan (illustrative)

Israeli heat wave reaches its peak Saturday; what's expected next week?

Upcoming week to see cooling down • this heatwave is just the beginning

 A woman fans herself in the summer heat (Illustrative)

Chief scientist urges Israel to prepare for heatwaves

An Israeli study for the Ministry of Environmental Quality shows that heat waves disproportionally kill elderly, women and socioeconomically disadvantaged.

 Israelis are seen visiting the beach in Tel Aviv amid a heatwave on the Passover holiday, on April 18, 2022.

How to handle a pregnancy when it’s sizzling hot outside

Excessive humidity, insane temperatures, constant thirst and a big stomach? This is how to survive pregnancy when it’s sizzling outside.

 Pregnant woman (illustrative)

Israelis take to shores as heatwave strikes during Passover

As always, it is important to remember to stay hydrated as temperatures heat up, but it could also be the perfect time to take a trip to the beach.

 Israelis are seen visiting the beach in Tel Aviv amid a heatwave on the Passover holiday, on April 18, 2022.

Blazes flare anew in Greece but spare ancient Olympia

Wildfires have been raging across Greece for nine days.

Wildfire erupts on Evia island

Large fire burning in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Givat Shaul

Multiple fires have broken out across the Jerusalem area over the past day, and firefighters are struggling to bring them under control.

A wildfire rages near Jerusalem on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.