Tag: Heatwave
Independent Africa
Heatwave in Mali making ice more costly than bread
In some parts of Mali, the cost of ice cubes has surpassed that of milk and bread due to record heat."I've come to buy...
Independent Africa
Alert: Malawi faces an impending heatwave with soaring temperatures
Malawians are on high alert as they face the looming threat of an extreme heatwave, set to push temperatures to a scorching 44°C.Authorities urge...
Independent Africa
Power cut plan announced in Egypt due to heatwave
On Thursday July 28, Egypt announced a series of measures, including planned power cuts, to address the surging energy consumption caused by the intense...
World
Europe’s ‘unprecedented’ heat wave ‘could last for weeks’
The latest heatwave in Europe is expected to reach its highest peak to date later today, and the 'unprecedented' hot weather might last for...
World
Wildfires in Chile could worsen due to a heatwave, authorities warn
A country in South America is battling to put out dozens of burning fires that have already claimed the lives of at least 26...
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Extreme heat, save power: Californians urged to conserve energy for sixth day in a row to avoid blackouts during heatwave
The afternoon and evening hours are when the grid is under the most strain due to heavy demand, thus the flex warnings advise individuals...
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Heatwave: Records fall as extreme heat bakes Western Europe
Heat records tumbled and firefighters faced new blazes as much of Western Europe baked in a gruelling heatwave.The UK, normally used to milder climates,...
World
Europe heatwave: Thousands escape wildfires in France, Spain and Greece
Residents and holidaymakers have fled towns and villages in France as fires are whipped up by high winds and tinder-dry conditions in several countries...
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Australia endures hottest day on record
Australia has experienced its hottest day on record with the national average temperature reaching a high of 40.9C (105.6F), meteorologists say.The Bureau of Meteorology...
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