Most of the Eastern hemisphere is sweltering under heatwave and tinder-dry forests are burning across western European Nations. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Lluís Torrent, International consultant on climate change.

WION Climate Tracker: Extreme heat fuels blazes across Europe

Heatwaves and wildfires continue to batter Europe as an increase in climate alarm rings across the globe. Watch this report from Spain as temperatures cross 40 degrees across several regions.

Western Europe sweltering in extreme heat, citizens put on high alert

On Wednesday, Chinese county hit a record high temperature of 44 degrees Celsius. Shanghai has declared another rare extreme heat warning and issued 3 red alerts in 5 days.

WION Climate Tracker: Chinese county breaks temperature record, workers endure scorching heat

China's commercial capital of Shanghai was among dozen of cities baking in scorching temperatures on Tuesday. 68 cities including Shanghai have issued red alert, the highest level in China's three-tier heatwave warning system.

WION Climate Tracker | Unusually hot weather buckle roads in at least 86 Chinese cities

A heat health alert has been issued in the UK with the mercury expected to remain consistently high throughout this week. The government has told the citizens to be careful as temperatures are predicted to reach 33°C in parts of the country.

WION Climate Tracker | Temperatures rises to 33°C in parts of UK | Level 3 alert raised in London

Britain is expected to face an intense heat wave over the weekend. As per reports, Mercury may hit around 35 degrees Celsius by mid July. Heat health alert has been issued in Southern and Eastern England.

WION Climate Tracker: UK heatwave: Level 2 alert issues in some regions

The historic river in Rome has receded to such a depth that it is now possible to see the ruins of an old Roman bridge constructed by the Roman Emperor Nero.

Roman bridge revealed due to heatwave

Temperatures in Tokyo broke nearly 150-years record and hundreds were treated in the hospital due to heatstroke. 37 million people around Tokyo told to conserve electricity.

WION Climate Tracker: Japan sees record temperatures, heat stroke puts hundreds in hospital

Amid the ongoing heatwave in Japan, thousands of visitors flocked to Yomiuri Land amusement park. Temperatures have risen above 35 degrees Celsius in Tokyo.

Why are people flocking to this waterpark in Tokyo?

In pics: Japanese asked to save power as country's east sizzles

As a result of the ongoing heatwave that continues to swelter Europe, the water levels of Rome's historic river the Tiber have fallen so low that it is now possible to see the remains of an ancient Roman bridge built by the Roman Emperor Nero.

Drought reveals ruins of ancient bridge in Rome

Temperatures in Europe are the highest that they have ever been. In the last week more than 200 monthly temperature records were broken across France. In Milan, authorities are turning off public fountains amid warnings of daytime water rationing as Italy battles one of its worst droughts in decades.

Italy's heat wave to get worse

Japan heatwave breaks 150-year record just when elections are around

Iraq is struggling to cope with droughts sandstorms and desertification. Temperatures in the city of Basrah have soared to about 45 degrees Celsius bringing misery to residents already plagued by chronic power cuts

Power cuts worsen heat wave effect in Iraq

Government urges people to conserve energy, and fossil fuel shortages are also due to sanctions on Russia. Authorities warn of power shortage

Japan engulfs with intense heat wave

Getting troubled with the tormenting heatwave present in Indian capital? Well, don’t fret as there is something to cheer for. New Delhi may witness first monsoon showers on June 30 or July 1, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said on Tuesday.

Respite from tormenting heatwave soon: Indian capital may welcome monsoon on June 30 or July 1

With summer rains ending 22 days early, an intense heat wave has engulfed Japan. Authorities warn of power shortages. According to met department, high temperatures are expected until early July.

Authorities warn of power shortages as Intense heat wave engulfs Japan

As heatwaves continues to sweep through Europe, water levels of Rome's historic river Tiber have gotten so low that the remains of a bridge built under ancient roman emperor Nero have now become visible

Water levels of Rome's historic river Tiber very low

Unusual Heatwave continues in various parts of Europe. Spain and Germany are battling wildfires. Farmers have been asked not to use heavy machinery.

Spain, Germany battle wildfires as Europe swelters in unusual heatwave

In pics: Spain battles wildfires, rain helps with fire and temperature

Heatwave continues in various parts of Europe. In France, fan sales are on the rise due to increasing temperatures. However, 1700 people have been evacuated from 13 villages in Spain due to wildfires.

Extreme heat wave affects Western Europe, wildfires rage across Spain

Many parts of Europe are going through scorching heat with rapidly increasing temperatures. Spain, France and other western European nations are under the severe June heatwave, that has sparked forest fires and many other concerns.

'Marker of climate change': Europe swelters in record-breaking June heatwave

In pics: Heatwave grips France and Spain as temperature set to rise

Heatwave continues in various parts of Europe. Concerts and other large gatherings have been called off. On another side, Spain is battling the hottest early summers.

A record-breaking heatwave sweeps Europe as it braces for a sweltering weekend

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