Weather
Thirteen dead, seven missing in Chile following heavy rains, flooding, authorities say
The downpours have caused sustained power outages affecting 87,000 people and displaced thousands of others as the Chilean government works to impose sanctions on electricity distributors.
Multi-day heatwave with severe heat stress risk hits Israel, Meteorological Service warns
Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency
France reports 40 drowning deaths during severe heatwave
Shattering decades-old records: Israel braces for extended heatwave
The heat wave is expected to peak on Wednesday, with interior regions, including the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee area, forecast to approach 50°C.
Israel's hiking trails under complete ban as severe heatwave reaches peak
Officials cautioned against outdoor activity during the hottest hours and urged the public to prepare for possible health risks such as dehydration and heatstroke.
Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
Scorching heat in Iran forces closure of public buildings, banks
The closure of banks, government offices and other public buildings will affect the provinces of Mazandaran, Markazi, Yazd, Semnan, Kermanshah and Razavi Khorasan, along with the capital.
'It's not safe': Two killed as flash floods hit NYC, New Jersey amid summer storm chaos
“New York City is currently under a Flood Watch until midnight tonight as storms come through our area. Keep an eye on the weather and stay safe," Mayor Eric Adams shared.
Death toll in Texas flooding nears 100 as search ongoing for 11 missing campers
US President Donald Trump, whose administration has made intensive cuts to the National Weather Service, pushed back against allegations that the cuts affected disaster response teams.
Microsoft unveils Aurora AI model surpassing traditional weather forecasts
Aurora achieves predictions significantly faster, more precisely, and at operational costs several hundred times lower than traditional models.
Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority bans igniting fires in open areas for ten days
The Fire and Rescue Authority statement comes just over a week after the major fires that broke out at the Judean Hills.
Meteorological Service warns severe weather conditions to continue amid blazes
Firefighters have been remaining in close contact with the Meteorological Service as they work to contain multiple blazes.
Authorities cancel Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony due to strong winds
The police added that winds of this strength have the ability to damage infrastructure and facilities, including the toppling of trees, poles, temporary fences, and more.
