Heatwave

Seven family members located after suffering heat exhaustion in Nahal Gov area of southern Israel

Volunteers had begun the search earlier in the day, after a woman had contacted emergency services after losing contact with her husband and their six kids.

Israelis hike at Nahal Hava in the Negev, southern Israel, January 30, 2026; Illustrative.
A boy cools off in a fountain during a heatwave in Seoul, South Korea, July 31, 2026.

Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C

Drone integrating VTOL & APUS 25 tech undergoes test flight.

Autonomous AI-powered drone tech detects and reports fires, test launched by five-way partnership

Smoke rises as flames burn during a wildfire at Ares, Grionde, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 25, 2026.

Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say


Heat waves are most dangerous in cold countries -Soroka Med

Much of Europe has been sweltering under temperatures near 40 degrees centigrade, sending residents of England, France, Italy and elsewhere to historical fountains in cities to jump in and cool off.

A man dives into River Thames, during a heatwave in Oxford, Britain, July 19, 2022.

How is the UK heatwave caused by climate change?

The ongoing heatwave has devastated the UK and parts of Europe due to years of severe greenhouse gas emissions. And at this rate, it may get much worse

A man cools off in a water fountain during a heatwave, at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022.

What is it like in London's heat wave? - first-hand account

The onset of climate change is creating more heat waves with alarming regularity and Britain is no longer a nation of temperate tempers and measured moderation.

 A woman cools herself with a portable fan, during a heatwave, in London, Britain, July 19, 2022

Britain's heatwave hits record temperature of 40C°

"Climate change driven by greenhouse gases has made these extreme temperatures possible," Belcher said.

A man cools off in a water fountain during a heatwave, at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022.

UK heatwave examined from space by British scientists

Scientists associated with the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), located at Space Park in Leicester, produced a map of the UK displaying land surface temperature.

 A woman fans herself in the summer heat (Illustrative)

Fires rage in France and Spain as heatwaves sear Europe

In Britain, the national weather forecaster issued its first red "extreme heat" warning for parts of England on Monday and Tuesday.

 A view of trees burning amid a wildfire near Landiras

This fan trick will help you sleep better in the summer heat

Do you sleep worse in the summer? Don’t panic, this will pass when the heatwave dissipates, but there’s a really simple method to get cool right now.

 Standing fan (illustrative)

Israeli heat wave reaches its peak Saturday; what's expected next week?

Upcoming week to see cooling down • this heatwave is just the beginning

 A woman fans herself in the summer heat (Illustrative)

Chief scientist urges Israel to prepare for heatwaves

An Israeli study for the Ministry of Environmental Quality shows that heat waves disproportionally kill elderly, women and socioeconomically disadvantaged.

 Israelis are seen visiting the beach in Tel Aviv amid a heatwave on the Passover holiday, on April 18, 2022.

How to handle a pregnancy when it’s sizzling hot outside

Excessive humidity, insane temperatures, constant thirst and a big stomach? This is how to survive pregnancy when it’s sizzling outside.

 Pregnant woman (illustrative)