A formidable heat wave is gripping the U.S. West Coast, setting the stage for record-breaking temperatures as it extends its reach across Arizona and Nevada. Currently, approximately 36 million Americans, about 10% of the nation’s population, are finding themselves under the sweltering siege of an excessive heat dome that has firmly planted itself over California. […]
Hurricane Beryl, intensifying into a catastrophic Category 5 storm, wreaked havoc across the Caribbean on Tuesday, claiming lives and causing widespread destruction. The storm initially touched down on Carriacou island, part of Grenada, leading to one confirmed fatality and widespread power outages. A second death was reported in St Vincent, although details remain unconfirmed. As […]
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, a time of profound religious significance for Muslims around the world, has been marred this year by a severe heatwave resulting in at least 550 confirmed deaths, primarily due to heat-related illnesses. Diplomats coordinating their countries’ responses have reported alarming figures, with Egyptians constituting a significant portion of the fatalities. According […]