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European heatwave and drought crisis intensifies
1032 clusters · 4835 sources · last updated
Latest: Spain records over 5,000 heat-related deaths this summer
The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a multi-sector emergency with severe economic, agricultural, and public health consequences. In Germany, Greenpeace estimates extreme heat and drought cau
Italian drought, water crisis, and wildfire emergency
49 clusters · 189 sources · last updated
Latest: Ravenna officials and Agriculture Minister meet to address water crisis
The Po basin remains in a severe water emergency, with water scarcity levels upgraded from “medium” to “high” at the end of July. River flows continue to drop far below historic averages; in Emilia-Romagna, the Po’s disc
Extreme heat and wildfire risks in Malta and UK
2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Malta issues orange heat warning as temperatures feel as hot as 42°C
Extreme heat and rising temperatures have increased environmental and occupational risks in Malta and the United Kingdom. In Malta and Gozo, dry conditions and extreme heat have heightened wildfire risks, exemplified by
Lake Kariba ferry disaster death toll rises to 97
6 clusters · 160 sources · last updated
Latest: Lake Kariba ferry disaster death toll reaches 97
The death toll from the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster on Lake Kariba has risen to at least 97 following the recovery of additional remains. The vessel, operated by the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA), capsi
Italy weather shifts from extreme heat to thunderstorms
66 clusters · 1055 sources · last updated
Latest: Italy heatwave causes rise in elderly mortality during July
Italy has transitioned from a severe heatwave to a period of dynamic, unstable weather. The initial heatwave, driven by a ‘Euro-African’ configuration, caused significant health emergencies and impacted the agricultural