Heatwaves gripping Europe have pushed temperatures above 40°C, fueling wildfires and triggering weather alerts across several countries.
Extreme summer heat continues to spread across Europe, with multiple countries battling wildfires and soaring temperatures.
In Turkiye, temperatures climbed above 40 degrees Celsius, sparking fires in Izmir, Bursa, Tekirdag, Sakarya and Adana. Ground crews and firefighting aircraft were deployed to contain the blazes.
Efforts in Adana faced tragedy when a firefighting plane crashed while collecting water from a nearby dam. Search and rescue teams are working at the site.
In Greece, Athenians flocked to beaches as the country faced its first major heatwave of the year. Inland temperatures are forecast to reach 40 to 41 degrees Celsius, with the heat expected to gradually ease after the weekend.
Spain and Portugal are also bracing for extreme conditions. Portugal’s weather service issued hot weather alerts for the entire country, with inland regions facing an elevated orange warning. Temperatures there could reach up to 44 degrees Celsius.
Authorities across the region are urging people to remain alert, avoid risky outdoor activities and stay hydrated, warning that dry conditions and strong winds could worsen the wildfire risk.
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A widespread heatwave swept across much of Europe, pushing temperatures close to 40°C and triggering red alerts, transport disruption and growing pressure on health systems, infrastructure and wildlife during the summer solstice period.
A severe heatwave sweeping across much of Europe has led France to restrict alcohol consumption at public events, while Germany issued widespread heat warnings and Spain closed a football fan zone in Madrid.
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The Pakistani city of Karachi is struggling under severe heat and humidity as the country enters a prolonged heatwave period. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of above-normal temperatures across much of the country between 7 and 12 June.
At least thirteen people have died and sixty-six have been injured following an explosion at Qatar's main liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing hub at Ras Laffan, authorities said on Sunday.
Tehran has agreed to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recommence inspections of its nuclear programme, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said. The U.S. and Iran have settled on a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
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