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


Blazes flare anew in Greece but spare ancient Olympia

Wildfires have been raging across Greece for nine days.

Wildfire erupts on Evia island

Large fire burning in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Givat Shaul

Multiple fires have broken out across the Jerusalem area over the past day, and firefighters are struggling to bring them under control.

A wildfire rages near Jerusalem on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

MDA publishes guide for surviving the upcoming heatwave

The list of tips includes helpful suggestions for actions that will help keep you and your loved ones safe during the heatwave.

Thousands flock to Tel Aviv beaches during April 22 heat wave.

Another extreme heatwave rolls into Israel

On Saturday, A 17-year-old Israeli was hospitalized in serious condition with signs of heatstroke, according to Israeli media.

PLAYING MATKOT on Acre beach, which is equipped with a path for disabled swimmers (#42)

Olympics-Organizers seek to prevent heatstroke with AI gadget

The risks of heatstroke at one of the hottest Games on record are borne not only by the athletes, but also by the thousands of staff, especially at outdoor venues.

The emblem of the Tokyo Olympics is displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. A pause sign. 56 days until the opening of the Olympics. on May 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan

Magen David Adom treated hundreds of fasters over Tisha Be'av

MDA medical teams treated 142 people suffering from weakness and dizziness, five suffering from dehydration, and 58 who fainted.

Jewish men pray at the Western Wall on the eve of Tisha B'Av in the Old City of Jerusalem, on July 17, 2021.

Another extreme heat wave on the way, Health Ministry warns

The ministry stressed that coronavirus guidelines, such as wearing a mask indoors, must still be followed.

People visit a beach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea during a heatwave in Israel as restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ease around the country, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 17, 2020

Brutal heatwave continues to grip US, forest-fire rages in Oregon

The National Weather Service said the heat wave that brought temperatures of 54 Celsius to California's Death Valley on Sunday had likely peaked.

 A sign warns of extreme heat in Death Valley, California, US, July 11, 2021

Ice baths sooth the body and mind in the deserts of the UAE

As Israel is rocked with a major heatwave, maybe it's our turn to start ice bath therapy nationwide!

Benoit Demeulemeester helps a participant to breath as she sits in an ice bucket during an ice bath therapy session at the desert near Sharjah

Heatwave in Israel: MDA releases guide for how to stay safe in the heat

This week, temperatures in Israel are expected to range between 35 and 40 degrees celsius. Families with children and elderly people must take necessary caution in order to get through the week.

People visit a beach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea during a heatwave in Israel as restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ease around the country, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 17, 2020