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Spain and Portugal are facing severe wildfires amid extreme heat, leading to evacuations and large-scale firefighting efforts in the Mediterranean region.

Heatwave Crisis: Half-Year of Extreme Temperatures Threatens 500 Million Children

My NewsAugust 15, 202402 mins

Nearly 500 million children in West and Central Africa face over half a year in extreme heat. UNICEF urges immediate government action to protect vulnerable youth.

UN Calls for Global Unity to Combat Rising Extreme Heat

My NewsJuly 26, 202403 mins

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges global action to combat extreme heat, highlighting its deadly impact and the urgent need for solutions.

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Engulfs U.S., Causes Fatalities

My NewsJuly 8, 202402 mins

A persistent U.S. heat wave breaks records nationwide, causing dangerous temperatures, fatalities, and affecting 10% of the population.

Northern Chinese Mainland Braces for July’s Heavy Rains and Extreme Heat

My NewsJuly 4, 202403 mins

The northern Chinese mainland prepares for July’s heavy rainfall and extreme heat, following record-breaking temperatures in May and June’s severe weather events.

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Deadly Wildfires Ravage Southeast Türkiye, Death Toll Reaches 11

My NewsJune 21, 202401 mins

Wildfires in southeast Türkiye have claimed 11 lives as extreme heat and dry conditions fueled the rapid spread of flames across Mardin and Diyarbakir provinces.

Study Links Extreme Heat to Increased Death Risk in Canada’s Major Cities

My NewsJune 20, 202402 mins

A recent study reveals that extreme heat events have significantly increased the risk of death in Canada’s largest cities, particularly affecting those aged 65 and older.

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Record Heatwave in Cyprus Claims First Life

My NewsJune 15, 202402 mins

A record-breaking heatwave in Cyprus claims its first life, with temperatures soaring to 45°C. Hospitals are treating multiple heatstroke cases as the island faces its hottest June day ever.