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The unconventional ways to stay cool while travelling
37+ min ago (1154+ words) Britain is currently sweltering under temperatures exceeding 30 C, and hordes of holidaymakers have booked staycations in a country poorly equipped to deal with such extreme heat. This week, the Met Office'issued a rare red 'danger to life' extreme heat warning…...
Europe Heatwave 2026: Temperatures Soar Above 40 C, Causing School Closures And Travel Disruptions " Check Which Countries Are Most Affected, What's Causing It & How Long It Will Last
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (732+ words) Meteorologists warn that the heatwave could break long-standing June temperature records in several countries, including France and the United Kingdom. Experts say a powerful weather system known as an "Omega Block" has trapped hot air over large parts of the…...
El Nino 2026 India: Centre Flags 111 Districts With Poor Irrigation, Check If Your Area Is On The List
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (380+ words) According to weather forecasts, rainfall may continue to remain weak in the coming days, which could affect Kharif crops, especially in areas that depend mainly on monsoon rains. The minister said the government is taking action early instead of waiting…...
2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins quietly as Saharan dust suppresses storm development
3+ week, 2+ day ago (229+ words) Monday marks the official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and forecasters say the tropics are off to a quiet start. Several factors are helping keep storm development at bay across the Atlantic Ocean. Water temperatures off the coast of…...
High risk of severe haze for rest of 2026 amid El Nino, biofuel demand and Indonesia budget cuts: Report
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (1413+ words) The report by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs identified August to September as the "peak danger" period for transboundary haze. SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia faces a high risk of severe transboundary haze for the rest of 2026, with conditions expected to…...
How to survive the 'heatdome' - from where to park to sleeping soundly
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (1728+ words) By ANTONIA HOYLE, FEATURE WRITER Most of us enjoy sunny weather but with rail lines buckling, schools closing and essential services failing, this is clearly no ordinary heatwave. Today's temperatures are expected to reach a record for June at 40 C,…...
It's not just Brits finding ways to keep cool amid 40 C 'heat dome'. ..
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (521+ words) By SOPHIA STANFORD, NEWS REPORTER While sweaty commuters may be grumbling about the lack of air-con on the Central Line and antsy children are being sent home because of the 'red heat' warning, spare a thought for England's furrier friends....
France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (768+ words) PARIS " France endured sizzling temperatures on Sunday, with trains, concerts and sports events canceled and authorities cracking down on drinking alcohol in public, as an exceptional heat wave unfurled across parts of Europe. Multiple drownings were reported as people sought…...
Now That It's Summer, Wyoming Is Losing Daylight Every Day
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (1180+ words) Parts of Wyoming saw more than 15 hours of daylight on June 21, the summer solstice. Now the days are getting shorter. "It's not that noticeable now, but we'll be losing two minutes per day by the end of July," said UW…...
The Morning Poll: Why does Britain fall apart when it gets hot?
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (104+ words) Other countries routinely cope with higher temperatures, so why does Britain struggle so much in hot weather? The Morning Poll: Why does Britain fall apart when it gets hot? As temperatures soar in the UK, trains are being delayed, schools…...