Tag: heat
Heat wave 2023: back? Two departments on alert
HEAT 2023. After a scorching month of July in the south of France and a Europe in the grip of the heat, the French fear the rest of the summer.…
In South America, a “heat wave” in the middle of winter: what is this phenomenon?
In South America, the summer season has not given way to the winter season this year. At this time, the south of the continent should be in the heart of…
Fires, heat wave… Spain and Portugal on alert
A heat peak in Spain and thousands of hectares burned in Portugal: the Iberian Peninsula, on the front line of global warming in Europe, is on alert this Wednesday, August…
Extreme heat and a hurricane can’t stop Meikever scouts in South Korea
Tens of thousands of young scouts from around the world at South Korea’s Jamboree have been relocated. Due to the approaching typhoon Khanun, the location of the largest scouting event…
Outdoor pools are fed up with choppy weather, but don’t despair: ‘Who knows, there will be another heat wave’
At the Maarsseveense Plassen, one of the largest outdoor swimming locations in our province, things are actually going quite well. “We have had 60,000 visitors so far, especially the month…
Heat wave hits fire-ravaged Portugal
full screen Locals use buckets of water to try to slow the flames approaching their houses in Alcabideche, outside Lisbon. Archive image. Photo: Armando Franca The rescue service in Portugal…
Heat wave hits fire-ravaged Portugal
At least nine firefighters have been injured in the extinguishing work. Around 800 firefighters took part in fighting a fire near the town of Odemira in southern Portugal during the…
Climate Live – Half a billion children are at risk from extreme heat
Half a billion children are at risk from extreme heat Children bathing in the Gomati River in northern India during the country’s heat wave in April. Photo: AP Almost half…
Low pressure brings heat and violent winds to Finland – the heaviest rains and thunder seem to stay on Sweden’s side
In Norway, the authorities have issued a red, i.e. the highest level, warning for the southeastern part of the country. Topias Peltonen, Yrjö Kokkonen At the beginning of the week,…
Here is the exact date of the heat wave over 30 degrees that will end this rainy and windy summer
The climate is bad over a large part of France: cold and sometimes rainy. When will this change? Meteorologists have the answer. The beginning of August was not the most…