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Africa experiencing “highly variable and erratic rainfall, together with rising temperatures”

The Horn of Africa region will have warmer than usual temperatures during the August-October season, the climate prediction agency of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said Saturday. Temperatures in

Cyprus: Temperatures above average of 38 degrees will persist until mid-August

Cyprus announced a new heatstroke death and several additional cases on Monday as the eastern Mediterranean island continues to endure a prolonged heatwave. According to a state health services spokesman,

Cyprus: Firefighters battle blaze in hills near Prastio

A fire broke out in the area between the communities of Pachnas and Prastio in the province of Limassol. According to the Fire Department spokesperson, Andreas Kittis, the fire is

New heatstroke fatality in Cyprus, yellow warning issued

Last night, a 64-year-old woman succumbed to heatstroke, while three others, aged 67, 25, and 80, were admitted to Nicosia General Hospital due to the same condition. A heatwave is

Cyprus is in the grip of a heat wave – 42 degrees Monday

A new yellow warning will come into effect at 11:00 Monday morning and will be in effect until 17:00 in the afternoon. The temperature will rise to 42 degrees inland

Argentina has logged more than 527,000 cases of dengue so far this year

Argentina has logged more than 527,000 cases of dengue so far this year, 3.2 times more than last year, though cases have recently decreased, the Health Ministry said Sunday. In

Massive tourist evacuation as Typhoon Prapiroon approaches Chinese island

A tourist island in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has evacuated more than 26,000 tourists as the fourth typhoon of this year approaches, local authorities said on Sunday. The

Hottest June in the climate history of Cyprus recorded

According to new data, June 2024 was the hottest June ever in the history of Cyprus. Haravgi reports the Cyprus Meteorological Office stated that 43 out of 52 meteorological stations

Forest fires broke out in 68 locations in Greece this weekend

The Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vasilis Kikilias reported that forest fires broke out in 68 locations yesterday. ‘The long-lasting heat wave and drought make the job

Record-breaking heat is expected to hit Japan on Sunday

Record-breaking heat is expected to hit Japan on Sunday, with over 200 locations across the country forecasted to experience extreme temperatures. Scorching temperatures were recorded from Kanto to Okinawa on

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