Heatstroke

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
 Water faucet, illustration

New Israeli study links poor hydration to increase heart failure risk

 A young child uses a tablet in the back seat of a car (illustrative)

'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents

 Israelis enjoying the beach in Ashkelon during a heatwave, August 27, 2022

Israelis enjoy brief respite from extreme heat wave


Heat exhaustion: What is it and how can it be treated or prevented?

Heat exhaustion comes from overheating and high temperatures and isn't usually serious - but it can become something life threatening if measures aren't taken to cool down.

 A sign warns of extreme heat in Death Valley, California, US, July 11, 2021

'Stacks of bodies': 46 dead migrants found in truck in Texas

A San Antonio Fire Department official said there were no signs of water in the truck, which was found next to railroad tracks in a remote area in the city.

 Law enforcement officers work at the scene where people were found dead inside a trailer truck in San Antonio, Texas, US, June 27, 2022.

MDA publishes guide for surviving the upcoming heatwave

The list of tips includes helpful suggestions for actions that will help keep you and your loved ones safe during the heatwave.

Thousands flock to Tel Aviv beaches during April 22 heat wave.

Another extreme heatwave rolls into Israel

On Saturday, A 17-year-old Israeli was hospitalized in serious condition with signs of heatstroke, according to Israeli media.

PLAYING MATKOT on Acre beach, which is equipped with a path for disabled swimmers (#42)

Heatwave in Israel: MDA releases guide for how to stay safe in the heat

This week, temperatures in Israel are expected to range between 35 and 40 degrees celsius. Families with children and elderly people must take necessary caution in order to get through the week.

People visit a beach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea during a heatwave in Israel as restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ease around the country, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 17, 2020

Police: Friends of 19-year-old who died waited 6 hours to call for help

Ariel Tzafrir's body was sent to the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute. The autopsy will play a significant part in determining what really happened during that tragic Friday afternoon.

Ariel Yoav Tzafrir.

Heatwave causes power outages across Israel

Earlier on Friday, three people collapsed from heat stroke today due to the intense heat, with one 19-year-old later dying.

Beachgoers in Tel Aviv seek relief from the heatwave that hit the country

19-year-old dies after suffering from heatstroke, two others hospitalized

Ariel Yoav Tzafri collapsed on Friday after suffering from heatstroke, as well as two 50-year-olds, all within an hour of each other.

People visit a beach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea during a heatwave in Israel as restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ease around the country, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 17, 2020

Heatwave heading towards Israel: What precautions should be taken?

Extreme heat could pose a serious health risk for at-risk populations, including the elderly, people with cardio-vesicular diseases and young children.

The sun rises over the Dead Sea, Israel

Israel hit by wildfires, heatstroke amid extreme heatwave

Residents of an immigrant absorption center in Beersheba are living through the heatwave without air conditioning

Fire in Rahat, May 20, 2020