Heatwave

Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as 'battle resumes' against raging wildfires

The fire has scorched some 4,600 hectares in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, local prefect Pierre Regnault de la Mothe said in a post on X/Twitter.

A helicopter conducts firefighting operations as wildfire burns in Pouzols-Minervois near Narbonne, France, July 2, 2026.
 Illustrative image of a blazing sun.

Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency

Police watch as people swim in the Canal Saint-Martin after public swimming was permitted in certain areas due to high temperatures amid a heatwave in Paris, France, June 26, 2026.

France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

Vacationers enjoy swimming at the beach of Le Bourget lake in Le Bourget-du-Lac, central eastern France, on August 8, 2025.

France reports 40 drowning deaths during severe heatwave


El Niño forming in Pacific could become the strongest in 70 years, threatening food supplies

Forecasters expect the stronger weather event to bring excessive rains to the Americas and hot, dry conditions in Asia, where crop planting is already being disrupted.

The International Space Station (ISS), (Top-L) transits the sun as seen from Shuwaikh industrial district in Kuwait City on June 14, 2026.

Why portable power stations are becoming essential as blackouts and heatwaves rise

“Portable power stations are becoming essential as blackouts and heatwaves increase.”

Corals in Gulf of Eilat survive record heatwaves, offering new hope to Israel's only reef

The findings provide a rare glimmer of hope amid a global coral crisis, as reefs worldwide collapse under rising ocean temperatures.

The reef in Eilat, southern Israel, February 19, 2021

IDF moves Sayarim soldiers into air-conditioned quarters after six faint during heatwave

The soldiers who remained on base were moved to air-conditioned accommodations. The IDF has increased the supply of ice and placed fans at guard posts. Weekend guard shifts have been shortened.

 Female IDF soldiers are seen training.

IDF observers faint from overheating at Eilat base due to power outage amid heat wave

Due to the ongoing heatwave, the IDF issued orders to scale back physical training and implement operational adjustments.

 A female IDF soldier stands in front of a tank.

One dead, two hospitalized in serious condition following extreme heat in Eilat, Beersheba

Yoseftal Medical Center in Eilat reported that the man, around 70 years old, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but died after attempts to revive him failed.

 Mosh Beach in Eilat

Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues

Wednesday's consumption crossed the 17,000 megawatt threshold for the first time, just a day after Israel crossed the 16,000 mark.

A summer heatwave; illustrative.

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.

People enjoy at the beach in Tel Aviv, August 9, 2025.

Firefighters battle blaze outside Jerusalem, nearby forests amid scorching heatwave

Firefighting planes have been called in as the Fire and Rescue Authority works to extinguish the blaze.  

A fire breaks out from a vehicle on the side of the road spread towards Eshtaol, August 12, 2025.

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.

Israelis bask in the sun on a beach in Tel Aviv, August 11, 2025