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Over 1300 people dead during 2024 Hajj pilgrimage amid heatwave

This year about 1.8 million pilgrims arrived in Mecca and walked long distances amid a deadly heatwave with temperatures exceeding 51C

The Independent UK

Saudi Says 1,301 Deaths During Hajj, Mostly Unregistered Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits.

International Business Times

Millions in US prepare for more sweltering heat. Floodwaters inundate parts of Midwest

Millions of Americans prepared to sweat through yet another scorching day, with the potential for rolling storms to bring relief from high temperatures for at least some

The Independent UK

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We need a national climate plan — now

Another brutal summer is upon us — but a New Deal-style national mobilization can still reshape our future

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Over 1,000 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say

More than 1,000 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom

The Independent UK

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

As more residents take to social media complaining about cold homes, experts warn chilly interiors can impact people's health and wellbeing even if they rug up.

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London weather: Four-day health alert triggered as 30C heatwave begins

Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 30C in parts of the country

Evening Standard

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Helicopters scramble to rescue people in flooded Iowa town while much of US toils again in heat

The governor of Iowa is sending helicopters to a small town to evacuate people from flooded homes

The Independent UK

British tourists warned to expect extreme weather conditions as heatwaves grip Europe

Sweltering heatwave sweeps southern Europe as forecasters warn temperatures could “go down in history”

The Independent UK

Heatwaves ‘likely to hit UK’ after drizzly spring – but it will not last

Most of the UK ‘will experience the finest conditions and highest temperatures so far this year’, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

Climate change makes India's monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper?

Most of India’s 120 million farmers depend on rain from monsoons for a good harvest

The Independent UK

Coldest start to winter in decades in some areas with polar air mass predicted across Australia next week

Many parts of Victoria, NSW and Queensland have shivered through temperatures between 2C and 5C below average, the BoM says

The Guardian - AU

16 Pairs of Polished Suit Shorts That Can Work at the Office (With HR's Approval, of Course)

There are pairs that will be accepted by your company and your coworkers that are meant to be paired with a suit jacket or vest.

Fashion Times

At least 6 heat-related deaths reported in metro Phoenix so far this year as high hits 115 degrees

At least six people have died from heat-related causes this year so far in sizzling metro Phoenix, where the temperatures this week hit 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius), Arizona’s Maricopa Department of Public Health reported this week

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FEMA is ready for an extreme hurricane and wildfire season, but money is a concern, Mayorkas says

The head of the Homeland Security Department says the agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is prepared as it goes into what is expected to be an intense hurricane and wildfire season

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Supreme Court blocks the state’s Rio Grande water deal with New Mexico

Water law experts say the Supreme Court's recent decision will set a precedent for the federal government to intervene in water conflicts between states moving forward.

International Business Times

Extreme Heat Is New Danger Stalking US-bound Migrants

In the Mexican desert near the US border, security forces are on alert after a man was found dead from heat stroke on the journey to what he hoped would be a better life in North America.

The Independent UK

Couple left 5-year-old and baby locked in 125-degree car for 40 minutes as they shopped at Walmart, cops say

Bystanders saw the children locked in the car and called 911

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Balkan region hit by major power outage during heatwave

Cause of blackout remains unknown, but early indications point to spike in electricity use due to severe heat.

The Independent UK

How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart.

When dangerous heat waves strike, what happens inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees

The Guardian - US

Heatwave continues to roast 65m people in US midwest and north-east

Daily heat records were broken in the early season heatwave, yet relief in sight as cooler weather forecast

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Balkans Hit By Major Power Outage Amid Sweltering Heat

Balkans face major power outage and health risks during early heat wave, prompting concerns about climate change impact.

The Guardian - US

Elected officials in sweltering US states prioritizing fossil fuel cash over people

Governors of Florida, Texas, Louisiana and Nevada have all received money from oil and gas firms as residents suffer

International Business Times

'Bodies On The Ground': Pilgrims Recount Hajj Heat Horrors

After years of failing to secure a hajj visa, Yasser finally concluded he had no choice but to perform the holy pilgrimage illegally, a move he has now come to regret.

The Independent UK

Balkan countries swelter in early summer heat wave with people warned to take extra care

Authorities in Western Balkan countries are warning citizens to be cautious, drink water and avoid sunshine as an early heat wave this summer gripped the region, sending temperatures soaring to nearly 40 degrees Celsius

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