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Summer heatwave pounds traditionally cooler northern Spain

Spain's health ministry told people to drink water, protect themselves against the sun and pay particular attention to the young and the elderly.

World recorded hottest day on July 21, monitor says

Last year saw four days in a row break the record, from July 3 through July 6.

Spain Swelters as Heatwave Mounts, Workers Seek Shade

Heat is likely to persist until the middle of next week and will be accompanied by haze coming from Africa.

Russia declares state of emergency in Novorossiisk

Fires have spread across the broader southern Krasnodar region where Novorossiisk is located, on the Black Sea.

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Power consumption hits record high as heat wave continues

STELCO says appliances such as air-conditioning accounts for 40% of the electricity bills of ordinary households, and cautions economizing energy now.

Feel-like temperature in Maldives capital reaches 46 degrees

Conditions are likely to shift to ENSO-neutral by April-June, and the odds of La Nina developing in June-August 2024 have risen to 55%.

Maldives sizzles as El Niño wanes

While the exact date remains uncertain, the monsoons are waited-on to bring much-needed showers and cooler air.

Women, children trek miles in summer heat to get water

Water for Telamwadi and nearby settlements will eventually come from a dam on another river, the Bori, the officials say.

Heatwaves: world reels from wildfires and floods

"It is toxic for both Chinese and for Americans and for people in every country on the planet."

Canada's Alberta blanketed by smoke as wildfire-battle continues

More than 2,500 firefighters, including personnel from Canadian and U.S. agencies as well as the Canadian army, were battling the wildfires in Alberta.

Canada PM Trudeau heads for Alberta as wildfires rage

The Canadian army has been helping with firefighting and recovery efforts in the province since Thursday.

Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide

"Climate change will widen the learning gaps between hot and cool countries," Goodman said.