Heatwave
Portugal battles wildfire as heatwave persists
Portugal is the latest European nation to face extreme weather and fierce fires, which climate scientists warn will become increasingly common due to man-made...
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New heat record as 'Lucifer' sweeps Italy
The blistering temperature was recorded near Syracuse, beating Italy's all-time record of 48.5 degrees, set in Sicily in 1999, and the 1977 record of 48 degrees at Eleusis in Greece.
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Heat warnings in western US and Canada as wildfires burn
The US National Weather Service (NWS) had warned of a dangerous heatwave and said temperature records would likely be broken over the weekend, forecasting highs of 125-130 degrees Fahrenheit (52-54 Celsius) in California's Death Valley, often the hottest place in the country.
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Climate change link as New Zealand records warmest June on record
Daily temperatures averaged 10.6 Celsius (51.1 Fahrenheit) -- 1.9C above average despite a cold snap late in the month, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) said.
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Heatwave hits Nordic countries, 34C recorded in Arctic
The latest figures came after Finland's national meteorological institute registered its hottest temperature for June since records began in 1844.
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Temperatures to continue to soar until later this week
Several provinces, including Gauteng, are battling scorching temperatures - with the mercury reaching 37 degrees in some cities.
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Australia beats hottest day record by full degree
The Bureau of Meteorology said the new nationally averaged maximum was reached Wednesday, topping the 40.9 degrees hit Tuesday, which beat the previous record of 40.3 C in January 2013.
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2010s the hottest decade in history, UN says as emissions rise again
The World Meterological Organization said global temperatures so far this year were 1.1°C above the pre-industrial average between 1850-1900.
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Gauteng residents urged to stay hydrated in heatwave conditions
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for heatwave conditions with extreme temperatures expected from Thursday until Sunday.
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Weather service warns of another heatwave to hit Gauteng from Thursday
Extreme temperatures were expected from Thursday until Sunday.
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Brace yourselves, heatwave to hit parts of SA this week
The South African Weather Service said temperatures were likely to peak from Wednesday with the mercury expected to hit 40°C in some areas.
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Fire destroys several homes in CT, leaves 2 dead
Meanwhile, over 200 people have been displaced after a fire in Daspoort, west of Pretoria
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No need to panic over decline of Vaal Dam levels, says DWS
The Department of Water and Sanitation on Monday said the hot weather combined with a lack of rain in Gauteng was contributing to the rapid decline in the level of the Vaal Dam.
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Cooler temperatures, rain to bring end to Gauteng heatwave - weather service
The South African Weather Service said Monday was the hottest day of the week, with temperatures in parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo having reached highs of 42 degrees.
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Gauteng residents urged to keep hydrated as first heatwave expected today
The weather service said the first heatwave is expected from Saturday with temperatures predicted to reach highs of 37°C.
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Weather service warns heatwave conditions could persist into next week
Gauteng and other parts of the country were experiencing heatwave conditions with temperatures likely to peak at around 37 degrees this weekend.
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Small business owners worried about load shedding as heatwave hits SA
Some businesses cannot afford backup generators and remain at the mercy of the power cuts.
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Coming heatwave expected to significantly impact Gauteng’s dam levels
The department said the lack of sufficient rainfall over the past few months and high temperatures caused levels to decline weekly.
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Heatwave headed to Gauteng, other parts of the country
In Gauteng, temperatures are expected to start rising from Friday and peak on Saturday at around 37 degrees celsius.
