Heatwave

Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany

The fire is more than double the size of a blaze in 2011 that burned close to 1,400 hectares, data from ​the European Forest Fire Information System showed.

Fire rages in the Hautes Fagnes (High Fens) nature reserve, on Friday 14 August 2026 in Kettenis, Eupen.
People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026.

August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer

A wildfire burns in a canyon near Asomatos village on the island of Crete, Greece, July 30, 2026.

Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete

An aerial view shows burnt houses as the wildfire continues to spread to the golf course on August 14, 2026 in Stourbridge, England. During the UK's hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring to 38.1°C, an extensive wildfire has spread to at least six homes on the edge of the golf course in

England and Wales wildfires reach record level as heatwave fuels new blazes


Power cuts, heatwave disrupt lives of sick Gazans

Power cuts in Gaza, which are unpredictable at the best of times, now last for around 12 hours a day instead of 10 as demand for air conditioning soars.

 A Palestinian doctor checks Abdul Majeed al-Sabakhi as he struggles to breathe at Shohda Al Aqsa hospital amid a heatwave in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 25, 2023.

Flights grounded at Ben-Gurion as extreme heatwave causes delays

The Israel Airports Authority also advised passengers to keep up to date with the airlines and the landings and takeoffs.

 GETTING READY for departure from Ben-Gurion Airport.

IDF soldier dies in training amid intense heatwave

The soldier, who was on a training path for being an engineering combat soldier in Yahalom, was three to four hours into the middle of a nighttime drill.

 Hallel Nehamia Ufan, killed during an IDF training exercise on August 14, 2023

Heatwave grips Israel: Temperatures soar, experts warn of dire outcomes

Israel was faced with a major heatwave on Saturday that was expected to continue into Sunday as well.

 A woman carrying an umbrella to protect her from the sun crosses a street  in Tel Aviv. August 9, 2023.

'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents

"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."

 A young child uses a tablet in the back seat of a car (illustrative)

Iran could burn up in 30 years, and not from a nuclear meltdown

According to the Middle East Institute, some 70% of all Iranians might need to leave the country to survive by 2050.

 An Iranian taxi driver splashes water on himself to cool down during the heat surge in Tehran, Iran August 2, 2023.

Is a chilling prediction by Nostradamus now coming true?

Nostradamus predicted 2023's record-breaking European heat wave: Ancient prophecies realized amid scorching temps & mass tourist exodus!


Israel sends fire-fighting team to aid Cyprus in Operation Wings of Fire

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides asked Israel for aid, leading to the launch of Operation Wings of Fire, with Israeli firefighters and planes headed to Limassol. 

 The Israeli firefighting team being sent to Cyprus as part of Operation Wings of Fire, on August 7, 2023.

Iran shuts down for two days because of 'unprecedented heat'

Tehran is expected to reach 39 C by mid-week.

 The southern Iranian city of Ahvaz

Air conditioner installation in absorption centers to address immigrants' concerns

"We must do everything within our power to make the immigrants' transition to Israel as comfortable as possible," stated Minister Sofer.

WORKERS INSTALL air conditioners on the wall of a building in the center of Jerusalem.