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Extreme heat: Portugal under red warning and state of alert

Portugal’s weather service IPMA extends the red warning to Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Évora, Portalegre, Porto, Santarém and Viana do Castelo at least until Sunday. The government declares a state of alert and tightens access to forests.

Earth News

Extreme heat: Lisbon and three other districts on red alert

The hot weather gripping Portugal will last at least a week. Four districts, including Lisbon, are under red warning from Thursday to Saturday, and an orange alert will cover mainland Portugal on Friday.

Climate

Spanish heatwave set to continue with 40C forecast

A mass of warm air will gradually push up temperatures, bringing intense heat by the weekend, except in the north of the peninsula.

Culture news

Parisian 'Ciné-clim' initiative: Fighting the heatwave through culture

In order to combat the days’ highest temperature peaks, one cultural initiative in Paris has everyone asking: “Why isn’t this nation-wide?”

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Japan

Japan’s southernmost region of Okinawa braces for Typhoon Jangmi

The tropical storm, sweeping through the southernmost Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, is expected to head towards Amami Oshima island on Tuesday.

Earth News

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti

Expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Monday evening or Tuesday morning, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest storm on record for the Caribbean island nation,

Travel News

Super Typhoon Ragasa grounds hundreds of flights across Asia

Passengers have been urged to check their flight status as airports brace for storm impact and major delays.

Earth News

High levels of 'bad ozone' in northern Portugal trigger health alert

When close to the Earth's surface, the gas becomes a pollutant which is particularly dangerous for vulnerable people.

Europe News

Portugal declares high-alert due to hot weather and fire risk

The alert situation for mainland Portugal begins at 00:00 this Sunday and lasts until 23:59 on Thursday 7 August, announced the Minister of Internal Affairs, Maria Lúcia Amaral.

Japan

Watch: High waves hit Japan after Russia earthquake triggers tsunami

Nearly 2 million people were asked to evacuate on Wednesday as Japanese authorities warned that waves could remain high for at least a day.

World News

Watch the video: First tsunami waves after earthquake hit Hawaii

Hawaii's governor warned of possible larger waves after a tsunami hit the state following a powerful earthquake in Russia. Residents are advised to stay safe.

Cyprus

Cyprus heatwave alert: Temperature set to rise to 41°C

The heatwave is expected to subside from Friday onwards.

Travel News

These high-speed trains in Italy react automatically to earthquakes

Italy's first rail Earthquake Early Warning System debuts on Rome–Naples line, using sensors to detect and halt trains.

Travel News

Eurostar faces severe delays and cancellations after cable theft

Major disruption to Eurostar services between London and Paris continues for a second day after track deaths and cable theft in France.

Earth News

Experts warn of growing glacier-related risks from climate change

As climate change accelerates, the World Meteorological Organisation is calling for more investment in monitoring and forecasting of glaciers to help protect mountain communities.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Sicily after Mount Etna erupts?

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.