Heatwave - October 23, 2026

Devastating Wildfires Sweep France and Spain; Over 300,000 Displaced

Severe wildfires have rapidly spread across France and Spain, leaving firefighters struggling to control the blazes amid strong winds and intense heatwaves. The crisis has forced more than 300,000 people across

Over 2,000 Deaths Linked to Heatwave in Belgium

Belgium has recorded approximately 2,000 deaths resulting from an intense heatwave that swept across the country between late June and early July. The national public health institute, Sciensano, revised its

Over 10,000 Deaths in Europe Linked to Late-June Heatwave

A devastating eight-day heatwave that swept across Europe toward the end of June has resulted in more than 10,000 deaths, according to a report released on Sunday, July 12, by

Severe Heatwave Grips Europe: / 3,700 Deaths Reported in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands

An eight-day heatwave in June has claimed 3,700 lives across three European nations: France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The figures were revealed in a report by Reuters, citing official government data

Heatwave Ravages Europe: Italy Toll Rises to 5; UK Breaks 49-Year Record

A severe heatwave has left Europe reeling, claiming at least five lives in Italy and shattering the United Kingdom's all-time temperature record for the month of June. The escalating crisis

Health Experts Warn against Outdoor Exposure for Children, Elderly amid Heatwave

Health experts have issued a strong advisory urging citizens to restrict the outdoor movement of children and elderly family members unless absolutely necessary as a mild to moderate heatwave continues

Venezuela Decrees Week-Long Work Suspension amid Heatwave and Energy Crisis

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has decreed a mandatory week-long holiday for public-sector and education workers as the nation grapples with a severe energy crisis intensified by a prolonged heatwave. The

আরও