Tag: extreme heat

World’s oceans hit record temperatures in July

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...

Drone warnings and sheltering in airports: South Korea heatwave

South Korea authorities are deploying drones to issue heat warnings to farmers while residents are taking shelter in airports, as the country battles an...

WHO: Extreme heat raises health risks in Cyprus

Extreme heat is becoming one of the most serious threats to public health, with Cyprus among the countries particularly exposed to rising temperatures, prolonged...

Heatwave drives surge in emergency department visits

Accident and emergency (A&E) departments at public hospitals across Cyprus have seen a rise in patients as the ongoing heatwave continues to cause heat-related...

Hundreds evacuated as wildfires sweep Turkey’s coasts

Wildfires in Turkey continued to challenge firefighters on Thursday as extreme summer heat fuelled blazes across several provinces, forcing evacuations and temporary road closures. Active...

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Six dead, seven injured in massive fire at Brooklyn residential building

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Turkish FM to visit occupied Cyprus ahead of key talks

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is due to visit...
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