Heatwave
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.
El Niño forming in Pacific could become the strongest in 70 years, threatening food supplies
Why portable power stations are becoming essential as blackouts and heatwaves rise
Corals in Gulf of Eilat survive record heatwaves, offering new hope to Israel's only reef
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Israel's hiking trails under complete ban as severe heatwave reaches peak
Officials cautioned against outdoor activity during the hottest hours and urged the public to prepare for possible health risks such as dehydration and heatstroke.
Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
The 2024 Heatwave Scorched All of the Great Barrier Reef in the Worst Bleaching on Record
"The number one cause is climate change. There is no doubt about that," said a researcher after studying 124 reefs between August 2024 and May 2025.
Scorching heat in Iran forces closure of public buildings, banks
The closure of banks, government offices and other public buildings will affect the provinces of Mazandaran, Markazi, Yazd, Semnan, Kermanshah and Razavi Khorasan, along with the capital.
