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


France reports 40 drowning deaths during severe heatwave

A deadly heatwave in France has led to around 40 drowning deaths as people seek relief in unsafe swimming spots, officials said on Tuesday.

Vacationers enjoy swimming at the beach of Le Bourget lake in Le Bourget-du-Lac, central eastern France, on August 8, 2025.

El Niño forming in Pacific could become the strongest in 70 years, threatening food supplies

Forecasters expect the stronger weather event to bring excessive rains to the Americas and hot, dry conditions in Asia, where crop planting is already being disrupted.

The International Space Station (ISS), (Top-L) transits the sun as seen from Shuwaikh industrial district in Kuwait City on June 14, 2026.

Why portable power stations are becoming essential as blackouts and heatwaves rise

“Portable power stations are becoming essential as blackouts and heatwaves increase.”

Corals in Gulf of Eilat survive record heatwaves, offering new hope to Israel's only reef

The findings provide a rare glimmer of hope amid a global coral crisis, as reefs worldwide collapse under rising ocean temperatures.

The reef in Eilat, southern Israel, February 19, 2021

IDF moves Sayarim soldiers into air-conditioned quarters after six faint during heatwave

The soldiers who remained on base were moved to air-conditioned accommodations. The IDF has increased the supply of ice and placed fans at guard posts. Weekend guard shifts have been shortened.

 Female IDF soldiers are seen training.

IDF observers faint from overheating at Eilat base due to power outage amid heat wave

Due to the ongoing heatwave, the IDF issued orders to scale back physical training and implement operational adjustments.

 A female IDF soldier stands in front of a tank.

One dead, two hospitalized in serious condition following extreme heat in Eilat, Beersheba

Yoseftal Medical Center in Eilat reported that the man, around 70 years old, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but died after attempts to revive him failed.

 Mosh Beach in Eilat

Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues

Wednesday's consumption crossed the 17,000 megawatt threshold for the first time, just a day after Israel crossed the 16,000 mark.

A summer heatwave; illustrative.

Shattering decades-old records: Israel braces for extended heatwave

The heat wave is expected to peak on Wednesday, with interior regions, including the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee area, forecast to approach 50°C.

People enjoy at the beach in Tel Aviv, August 9, 2025.

Firefighters battle blaze outside Jerusalem, nearby forests amid scorching heatwave

Firefighting planes have been called in as the Fire and Rescue Authority works to extinguish the blaze.  

A fire breaks out from a vehicle on the side of the road spread towards Eshtaol, August 12, 2025.