Tag: extreme heat

Heatwave-related deaths in Europe exceeded 50,000 this summer

International
More than 50,000 people are estimated to have died across Europe’s cities during the brutal heat waves that roiled the continent this summer —...

El Niño linked to extreme Pacific temperatures, 450,000 deaths projected

International
A strong El Niño is intensifying across the tropical Pacific, with sea surface temperatures in key monitoring regions reaching exceptionally high levels and forecasts...

Yellow heat warning issued from 1pm as temperatures hit 41°C

Cyprus
A yellow heat warning is in force on Friday, with temperatures expected to climb to around 41°C inland as a relatively warm air mass...

Yellow weather warning as temperatures hit 40°C

Cyprus
A yellow weather warning for extremely high temperatures comes into force on Thursday at 2pm, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C inland before unstable...

World’s oceans hit record temperatures in July

International
World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures The world's oceans hit their hottest ever recorded temperatures for July, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions in...
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ON THIS DAY: Howard Carter discovers Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt (1922)

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On 4 November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered...

Hospital strike could be averted as last-minute talks continue

Cyprus
Intensive talks are continuing in an effort to avert...

Rising jet fuel prices threaten to push up airline ticket costs

Economy
Airfare increases are becoming increasingly likely as the US-Iran...

EU-funded project monitors desert dust and air quality across Cyprus

Cyprus
An EU-funded project has established an air-quality monitoring network...
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