BRUSSELS: More than 10,000 people died during June as a severe heatwave swept across Europe, European authorities said. About 9,000 of the victims were aged 65 or older, highlighting the disproportionate impact of extreme heat on elderly people. The figures were compiled from 27 European countries. Around 2,700 heat-related deaths were recorded in England and Wales […]
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MADRID: A severe heatwave killed at least 212 people in Spain over four days this week, according to preliminary estimates released by Madrid’s Carlos III Health Institute. The institute said the death toll more than doubled compared with the same four-day period in 2025, when 98 heat-related deaths were recorded. Spain’s National Centre of Epidemiology (CNE)
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ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued a public advisory on the prevention and treatment of heatstroke and sunstroke as the country faces increasing temperatures and the growing impact of climate change. In this regard, Pakistan is experiencing severe weather changes and frequent heatwave conditions due to global warming. The institute noted that
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave warning for several regions of the country, forecasting significantly above-normal temperatures from June 7 to June 12 and urging the public to take precautionary measures against extreme weather conditions. In this regard, temperatures in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Islamabad, Azad Jammu
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ISLAMABAD:The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast strong winds, dust storms, and thunderstorms in parts of Punjab and Azad Kashmir over the next few hours. An active weather system over northeast Punjab is expected to bring gusty winds and rain to several cities, including Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sialkot. Strong winds, dust storms, and thunderstorms with
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QUETTA: The Meteorological Department has predicted a heat wave during the Eid holidays. The public are advised to take precautionary measures, avoid going out in direct sunlight. According to the Meteorological Department, the intensity of heat will also increase in other areas of the province. Temperatures are likely to remain extremely hot during the days
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QUETTA: Most districts of Balochistan are expected to remain hot and dry today. However, according to the Meteorological Department, areas such as Barkhan, Kohlu, Zhob, Musa Khel, Khuzdar, Panjgur, and nearby regions may experience partly cloudy skies in the afternoon with chances of rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms.Over the past 24 hours, most parts of
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QUETTA: As the temperatures soar in most parts of the country, several cities of Balochistan are also facing intense heatwave. The heatwave is not only creating problems to human health but also damaging the crops in the province. The Balochistan Meteorological Department has predicted that Sibi is expected to record 47°C temperatures in the coming
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