Pacific waters driving the El Nino have never been this warm this early, he said, with a new forecast by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) finding sea-surface temperatures now averaging 3C (5.4F) above normal.

‘Adding fuel to planet already on fire’: UN Chief warns El Nino strengthening

The weakening of the El Nino weather pattern continues to cast a long shadow over agricultural belts across Asia, disrupting traditional monsoon rainfall cycles and raising serious concerns for regional food security.

El Nino vs Asia's rice belt

France and Spain are battling one of the worst wildfire emergencies in recent years as extreme heat, dry conditions, and powerful winds fuel massive blazes across Western Europe.

In France, thousands of residents have been evacuated after wildfires burned more than 14,000 hectares, forcing people to flee by land and sea. Tourist destinations have also been affected as emergency crews race to contain the flames.

In Spain, firefighters are battling fast-moving wildfires near Madrid and other regions, while authorities have declared emergency measures. NASA even evacuated one of its deep-space communication facilities as flames approached the area. European Union countries have deployed specialized firefighting aircraft to support efforts across both nations.

Europe Wildfire Crisis | France and Spain Battle massive blazes amid extreme heat

Japan's push for cooler workplaces has sparked debate after Tokyo encouraged male office workers to wear shorts during summer under its expanded "Tokyo Cool Biz" campaign. While many welcome the comfort, critics argue the policy exposes a gender double standard, with some women raising concerns over workplace expectations and even coining the term "sunehara" or "leg hair harassment."

Japan: Experts urge heat safety as Japan faces scorching summer

A Japanese company has released a human refrigerator which can cool down the body within 5 minutes and relieve heat exhaustion symptoms within 10 minutes. It is being sold for 1.5 million yen amid extreme heat in Tokyo.

Japan is selling a refrigerator to cool the human body for Rs 9 lakh. It is already a hit in Tokyo

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has warned that the current El Niño could become the strongest on record, raising fears of even higher global temperatures. Scientists say the climate phenomenon, combined with long-term global warming, could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded.

Experts: El Nino could make 2027 the hottest year on record

The UK is currently experiencing its third official heatwave of 2026, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office maintaining Amber Heat-Health Alerts across most of England.


UK heatwave: Amber heat alerts in place as UK temperatures stay very high

Europe is facing a climate-driven crisis as record-breaking heatwaves and early-onset wildfires devastate the continent. As of July 5, 2026, over 42,000 acres of land—more than twice the size of Manhattan—have been scorched across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece.


Europe Heatwave: Extreme Heat Worsens Wildfire Risk; Emergency Services Kept on High Alert

A new study claims Europe's unprecedented heatwave may already have killed more than 20,000 people. As temperatures crossed 35°C for most of the continent, crowds rushed to buy air conditioners, wildfires forced thousands to flee in France and Spain, grain harvests came under threat in Germany.

European Summers Are Getting Brutally Hot; Wildfires Rage in France & Spain

A new study claims Europe's unprecedented heatwave may already have killed more than 20,000 people. As temperatures crossed 35°C for most of the continent, crowds rushed to buy air conditioners, wildfires forced thousands to flee in France and Spain, grain harvests came under threat in Germany.


Europe's heatwave turns deadlier | Study: 20,390 heat-related deaths across Europe

As the continent reels from the unprecedented June heatwave—which lasted from June 20 to June 28—health authorities are warning that these figures are likely just the beginning. France alone has recorded over 2,000 fatalities, with the death toll among those aged 45 and older rising sharply. In Belgium, officials reported 1,222 excess deaths, labeling the mortality rate as "unprecedented" for the country.


Europe Heatwave: France & Belgium See Massive Spike Heatwave Deaths

A deadly heatwave is sweeping across France and Central Europe, smashing all-time temperature records and creating a massive public health emergency. The crisis has taken an aggressive political turn after Paris deputy mayor publicly blamed United States carbon emissions for worsening the fatal extreme weather.  


Deadly heat wave hits Europe | Paris blames emissions as heatwave claims over 1,300 lives

Berlin police used water cannons to cool thousands of Bruno Mars fans waiting outside the olympiastadion as temperatures neared 40°c during europe's record-breaking heatwave. Fans queued for hours in the scorching sun, while authorities urged people to stay hydrated amid one of Germany's hottest days of the year.

Europe heatwave: Bruno Mars fans soaked by police water cannons in Berlin's 40° heat

 A deadly wildfire on the utah-colorado border is raising fresh questions about the growing dangers facing firefighters in a warming climate. As crews mourn three colleagues killed in the line of duty, experts warn that hotter, longer fire seasons are creating increasingly extreme and unpredictable conditions.


Utah-Colorado border wildfires turn deadly

Canada is facing another wildfire challenge as a massive blaze burns out of control in quebec's cote-nord region. Authorities warn that hotter-than-normal temperatures forecast for the summer could increase wildfire activity across much of the country in the months ahead.

Massive wildfire burns out of control in quebec

Despite the ongoing threat of Russian attacks, crowds flocked to Odesa's Black Sea beaches to escape a record-breaking European heatwave pushing temperatures past 30°C. Seeking relief from both the intense summer heat and the pressures of the invasion, beachgoers swam and sunbathed under the shadow of war.

Ukraine's Odesa defies war as heatwave sends crowds to the beach

In a big revelation, W.H.O. has revealed that over 1,300 excess deaths linked to high temperatures were recorded in Europe since June 21. This comes as a time when many parts of this continent are witnessing temperatures hovering over 35 degrees Celsius.


Europe's heatwave linked to over 1,300 deaths: WHO issues fresh warning

Delhi's heat is worsening due to climate change and rapid urbanisation. Rising temperatures, humidity and warm nights are making heatwaves longer, more frequent and increasingly dangerous.

WION Decodes | Why are Delhi’s heatwaves becoming longer, hotter and deadlier?

Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Spring-Summer 2027 runway show has triggered intense public backlash for featuring a giant artificial waterfall during France's record-breaking heatwave. Despite LVMH's assurances that a closed-loop system prevented water waste, the installation has drawn heavy criticism for its poor climate optics, symbol of inequality, and use of public space.

Why Has Louis Vuitton's Paris Show Sparked a Water Crisis Debate?

A record-shattering "heat dome" has gripped the continent, with nearly 200 million people facing life-threatening temperatures exceeding 35°C. From the UK to Germany and now moving toward the Balkans, this unprecedented late-June heatwave is breaking all-time national records, overwhelming hospital systems, and forcing the shutdown of nuclear reactors.


Europe heatwave: 200 million Europeans face extreme heat

France is in the grip of a historic, record-breaking heatwave that has forced the government to take drastic measures to protect public health. As temperatures in parts of the country soar past 43°C (109°F), the French Ministry of Education has implemented emergency measures across the nation, resulting in the closure of over 3,500 schools.  

France Heatwave: Over 3,500 French Schools Closed, Hours At Over 10,000 Reduced

A heatwave already puts stress on the body. Add alcohol to the mix, and the risks multiply. From dehydration and fainting to irregular heart rhythms and heatstroke, experts say drinking in extreme heat can quickly become dangerous.

Beat the heat: Why Europe is banning alcohol in heatwave, and why drinking in hot weather is a bad idea

The week leading up to the Fourth of July weekend will be extremely hot for parts of the United States as temperatures can go as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Even with temperatures near 90 F in other parts, it would feel like 105 F. This is because of the heat dome.

'It will melt your face off': Heat dome to scorch United States through July 4

As heatwaves intensify worldwide, Gulf nations are adapting with innovative solutions. From Saudi Arabia's Green Riyadh project and summer work bans to the UAE's cooling infrastructure, here's how the region is learning to live with extreme temperatures.

Europe's Heatwave Sparks Interest in Gulf Cooling Measures

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