UK Met Office
3 stories
-
worldRecord European Heatwave Shifts East, Strains Hospitals and Infrastructure
A lethal heatwave, the worst ever recorded in Europe, moves east from France and the UK. Authorities report mass casualties, infrastructure failures, and critical hospital equipment strain.
-
healthBelgium Issues Orange Alert as Record Heatwave Grips Europe
Belgium, UK, France, Italy, and Spain issue red and orange heat alerts as temperatures soar past 40°C. Eurostar cancels trains, landmarks restrict hours. UN chief warns London is 'cooking'.
-
worldUN Report Predicts Record Heat, Arctic Melt, and Rainfall Shifts by 2030
A new UN report forecasts an 86% chance of a record hot year by 2030, with a 91% probability of temporarily exceeding 1.5°C warming.