Heat wave claims lives of at least 125 in Mexico this year, hitting country's most vulnerable Mexico's healthy ministry as tallied at least 125 heat-related deaths this year The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
Red weather warning issued for parts of Europe as Greece put on fire alert Winds from North Africa are pushing a hot and dry front across the Balkans The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
Hajj pilgrim deaths surge past 1,000 as Saudi Arabia faces extreme temperatures Around 1.8 million Muslims have taken part in the days-long pilgrimage this year The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2024, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they’re runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers or kids playing sports. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024
Extreme heat in India has killed more than 100 people in the past three and a half months Data from India's Health Ministry shows a monthslong heat wave across swathes of India has killed more than 100 people and led to over 40,000 suspected cases of heat stroke in the last three and a half months The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
Monsoon in Himachal Pradesh to delay by a week: IMD The monsoon in Himachal Pradesh is expected to be delayed by around a week, the Indian Metrological Department said. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 20, 2024
What is Hajj and why are there so many deaths during the Muslim pilgrimage? At least 550 pilgrims have reportedly died this year in Mecca, Islam's holiest city, but the annual ritual remains vital for Muslims — here’s why Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024
Iraqis Flock To River Or Ice Rink To Escape Searing Heat In the sizzling Baghdad heat, Mussa Abdallah takes to the Tigris river during the day to cool off, while others opt for ice skating to escape the relentless temperatures. International Business Times · Jun 20, 2024
Ecuador left in the dark following nationwide power outage The incident also affected the capital's subway system Latin Times · Jun 20, 2024
Met office predicts rain in some parts of Madhya Pradesh for next two days The Meteorological office on Thursday predicted rainfall and strong wind in some parts of Madhya Pradesh for the next two days. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 20, 2024
What is causing the dangerous heatwave in the US and will it affect the UK? The National Weather Service says the heatwave is ‘potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations’ Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024
Death Toll Tops 1,000 After Hajj Marked By Extreme Heat: AFP Tally The death toll from this year's hajj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. International Business Times · Jun 20, 2024
Climate Change Made Deadly Heat 35x More Likely In US, Mexico, C. America The World Weather Attribution (WWA) group of scientists also said that extreme highs witnessed over that region in May and June were four times as likely to occur today as a quarter of a century ago. International Business Times · Jun 20, 2024
Climate crisis made killer US and Mexico heatwave 35 times more likely Heatwaves like the one baking the US and Mexico are ‘no longer that out of the ordinary anymore’ as climate change dials up the heat worldwide The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2024 Deadly heat in Mexico and US made 35 times more likely by global heating Researchers find extreme heat four times more likely than at turn of millennium and urge reduction in fossil fuels
Newslaundry · Jun 20, 2024 Editorials on heatwave point to infra burden, food security threat, need for parametric cover India has been reeling under a prolonged heatwave, with over 100 deaths and around 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases. Cities are dealing with high power demand, the poor and sick are left more vulnerable, hospitals are seeing a surge in patients, and birds are collapsing from the sky.
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024 London weather: Capital to be hotter than the Algarve with temperatures to reach 27C in near-heatwave London set to be hotter than a number of popular holiday destinations on the continent
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024 Alberto, season's first named tropical storm, dumps rain on Texas and Mexico, which reports 3 deaths Tropical Storm Alberto is rumbling toward northeast Mexico as the first named storm of the season, carrying heavy rains that left three people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe drought
International Business Times · Jun 20, 2024 Ecuador Experiences Hours-long Nationwide Power Outage Ecuador suffered a nationwide blackout for several hours Wednesday as the electrical grid failed, with metro services, road traffic and other critical services crippled.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024 Tropical Storm Alberto forms in southwest Gulf, 1st named storm of the hurricane season Tropical Storm Alberto has formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of what is forecast to be a busy hurricane season
The Guardian - US · Jun 19, 2024 Heatwaves and wildfires strike across US as tropical storm forms in gulf Tropical storm due to form in Gulf of Mexico, adding to extreme weather as north-east and midwest bake
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024 Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures touch 51C in Saudi Arabia More than 1.83 million Muslims have performed the Hajj this year
International Business Times · Jun 19, 2024 Loved Ones Search For Missing Pilgrims After Hajj Heat Deaths Friends and family of missing hajj pilgrims searched hospitals and pleaded online for news on Wednesday, fearing the worst after hundreds died during the annual rites in Saudi Arabia.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 19, 2024 Report sounds warning over extreme heat at Paris Olympics A report backed by climate scientists and athletes has warned that extreme temperatures expected at this year's Paris Olympics will pose health dangers for those competing.
Dynamite News · Jun 19, 2024 Monsoon expected to hit Delhi-NCR around June 30, says IMD As the national capital and its surrounding regions continue to face severe hot weather conditions, the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said that the Monsoon is expected to hit Delhi-NCR around June 30. Read further on Dynamite News: