Hundreds reported dead from Hajj heatwave in Mecca
A searing heatwave in Saudi Arabia has led to the deaths of over 1,000 people in the city of Mecca during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as temperatures rose above fifty degrees Celsius.…
Feeling the burn: Nigerians share survival experiences and heatwave solutions
For many months, the weather all over Nigeria has been relatively hot. Many citizens have complained About the sun during the day, not being able to sleep at night, and wearing skimpy…
Mandatory masks rolled out in Paris in certain public areas
Parisians already had to cope with a heatwave, and now they have to wear masks in the capital's busiest areas, such as Rue Montorgueil, in order to stop the coronavirus from bouncing…
Australia has its hottest day on record
Australia this week experienced its hottest day on record and the heatwave is expected to worsen, exacerbating an already unprecedented bushfire season. The average nationwide temperatures of 40.9 degrees Celsius (105.6 degrees…
How is the heat wave in Europe affecting travel?
Getting from A to B in these baking hot conditions is a challenge for commuters and holiday travelers alike. So which mode of transport is best suited to cope with the heatwave?…
Parisians take a dip by the Eiffel Tower
Parisians and tourists use the French capital's picturesque water features to cool off as the second heatwave in less than a month sends temperatures soaring…