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Spain: Madrid Hit by Sudden Storm After Scorching Heatwave

Madrid experienced extreme weather contrasts on Tuesday, as a sudden summer storm with strong winds struck the city following a scorching heatwave that pushed temperatures to 41°C. The storm, which began shortly after 6 p.m., caught pedestrians off guard and forced the closure of El Retiro and five other historic parks.

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Rainy season ends in parts of Japan

A pedestrian is pictured with a parasol under the scorching sun in a commercial district of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 8, 2026. Japan's weather agency announced the same day that the rainy season appears to have ended in the northern part of the Kyushu region, including Fukuoka, as well as western Japan's Chugoku and Kinki regions.

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Rainy season ends in parts of Japan

A pedestrian is pictured with a parasol under the scorching sun in a commercial district of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 8, 2026. Japan's weather agency announced the same day that the rainy season appears to have ended in the northern part of the Kyushu region, including Fukuoka, as well as western Japan's Chugoku and Kinki regions.

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Rainy season ends in parts of Japan

A woman walks with a portable fan under the scorching sun in a commercial district of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 8, 2026. Japan's weather agency announced the same day that the rainy season appears to have ended in the northern part of the Kyushu region, including Fukuoka, as well as western Japan's Chugoku and Kinki regions.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching weather in Tokyo

People walk on a street in the Ginza shopping district under the scorching sun on July 6, 2024.

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Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India

STORY: Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 3. various of Indians working under the severe heatwave STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "A scorching heat wave has hit various parts of India over the past few weeks, causing significant distress. Eastern, central, and northern regions are the hardest hit, with over 50 people having died from heatstroke in recent days. Over the past few days, the mercury soared to as high as nearly 53 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this was around 8-10 degrees Celsius above normal in the country during this part of the year. The extreme heat has overwhelmed healthcare facilities, as many people suffer from heat-related illnesses. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, such as staying indoors du

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

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Australia: Bushfire Breaks Out In Perth’s North, Prompts Evacuation Of School

A bushfire broke out in Bullsbrook, north of Perth on Wednesday, February 7 prompting school evacuation. The fire was reported at about 11:35 a.m. and reached an emergency level alert just after midday. The emergency alert is now downgraded to a watch and act.

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INDONESIA-AICE ICE CREAM-CHINESE COMPANY

(231122) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A boy enjoys an Aice ice cream in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia, Sept. 14, 2023. Living in the tropics, the Indonesian people swelter through the scorching weather. Aice, a famous ice cream brand in the country, cools them down and brings joy. TO GO WITH "Feature: Aice ice cream, sweet heart for Indonesians" (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-AICE ICE CREAM-CHINESE COMPANY

(231122) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 15, 2023 shows an Aice factory in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia. Living in the tropics, the Indonesian people swelter through the scorching weather. Aice, a famous ice cream brand in the country, cools them down and brings joy. TO GO WITH "Feature: Aice ice cream, sweet heart for Indonesians" (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-AICE ICE CREAM-CHINESE COMPANY

(231122) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yadi poses for photos with a freezer at her store in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia, Sept. 14, 2023. Living in the tropics, the Indonesian people swelter through the scorching weather. Aice, a famous ice cream brand in the country, cools them down and brings joy. TO GO WITH "Feature: Aice ice cream, sweet heart for Indonesians" (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-AICE ICE CREAM-CHINESE COMPANY

(231122) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jiacheng, chief executive officer of Aice Group, speaks to Xinhua during an interview in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 19, 2023. Living in the tropics, the Indonesian people swelter through the scorching weather. Aice, a famous ice cream brand in the country, cools them down and brings joy. TO GO WITH "Feature: Aice ice cream, sweet heart for Indonesians" (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-AICE ICE CREAM-CHINESE COMPANY

(231122) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children buy Aice ice cream from Yusuf Afat's Aice ice cream sales bicycle in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia, Sept. 14, 2023. Living in the tropics, the Indonesian people swelter through the scorching weather. Aice, a famous ice cream brand in the country, cools them down and brings joy. TO GO WITH "Feature: Aice ice cream, sweet heart for Indonesians" (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-AICE ICE CREAM-CHINESE COMPANY

(231122) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children choose Aice ice cream products from a freezer at a store run by Andy Setiawan's family in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia, Sept. 14, 2023. Living in the tropics, the Indonesian people swelter through the scorching weather. Aice, a famous ice cream brand in the country, cools them down and brings joy. TO GO WITH "Feature: Aice ice cream, sweet heart for Indonesians" (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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Summer heatwave exacerbates suffering of displaced Yemenis

STORY: Summer heatwave exacerbates suffering of displaced Yemenis DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:13 LOCATION: HAJJAH, Yemen CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the huts of internally displaced persons (IPDs) in a refugee camp in the Midi district, Hajjah Province, northern Yemen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED MUTANBEK, Refugee in the camp 3. various of the camp 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED ABKAR, Refugee in the camp STORYLINE: As temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius, the displaced Yemenis living inside the refugee camp in the country's northern Hajjah Province are suffering in desperation with little means to combat the scorching weather. "We're grappling with an intense heat wave. It's suffocating for us and our children. To add to the hardship, dust storms and advancing sand relentlessly compound our troubles, dismantling our shelters and causing illness among our livestock," Muhammad Mutanbek, a resident of the refugee camp in the Midi District of Hajjah, told Xinhua in front of

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YEMEN-HAJJAH-HEATWAVE-REFUGEES

(230827) -- HAJJAH, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children are pictured in front of their hut at a refugee camp in the Midi District of Hajjah Province, northern Yemen, on Aug. 16, 2023. As temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius, the displaced Yemenis living inside the refugee camp in the country's northern Hajjah Province are suffering in desperation with little means to combat the scorching weather. TO GO WITH "Feature: Summer heatwave exacerbates suffering of displaced Yemenis" (Photo by Mohammed Al-Wafi/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-HAJJAH-HEATWAVE-REFUGEES

(230827) -- HAJJAH, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man and his grandson sit inside their hut at a refugee camp in the Midi District of Hajjah Province, northern Yemen, on Aug. 16, 2023. As temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius, the displaced Yemenis living inside the refugee camp in the country's northern Hajjah Province are suffering in desperation with little means to combat the scorching weather. TO GO WITH "Feature: Summer heatwave exacerbates suffering of displaced Yemenis" (Photo by Mohammed Al-Wafi/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-HAJJAH-HEATWAVE-REFUGEES

(230827) -- HAJJAH, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks towards his hut at a refugee camp in the Midi District of Hajjah Province, northern Yemen, on Aug. 16, 2023. As temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius, the displaced Yemenis living inside the refugee camp in the country's northern Hajjah Province are suffering in desperation with little means to combat the scorching weather. TO GO WITH "Feature: Summer heatwave exacerbates suffering of displaced Yemenis" (Photo by Mohammed Al-Wafi/Xinhua)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-WEATHER-HEAT

(230728) -- TOKYO, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian uses an umbrella to shield against the sun while walking on the street in a hot summer day in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2023. Japan's weather agency said scorching heat continues to grip the country on Friday, with the number of prefectures with heatstroke alerts in place reaching a record high of 40. (Photo by Gu Yiping/Xinhua)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-WEATHER-HEAT

(230728) -- TOKYO, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian uses an umbrella to shield against the sun while walking on the street in a hot summer day in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2023. Japan's weather agency said scorching heat continues to grip the country on Friday, with the number of prefectures with heatstroke alerts in place reaching a record high of 40. (Photo by Gu Yiping/Xinhua)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-WEATHER-HEAT

(230728) -- TOKYO, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks on the street in a hot summer day in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2023. Japan's weather agency said scorching heat continues to grip the country on Friday, with the number of prefectures with heatstroke alerts in place reaching a record high of 40. (Photo by Gu Yiping/Xinhua)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-WEATHER-HEAT

(230728) -- TOKYO, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mist is sprayed from an architecture to help pedestrians cool off in a hot summer day in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2023. Japan's weather agency said scorching heat continues to grip the country on Friday, with the number of prefectures with heatstroke alerts in place reaching a record high of 40. (Photo by Gu Yiping/Xinhua)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-WEATHER-HEAT

(230728) -- TOKYO, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mist is sprayed from an architecture to help pedestrians cool off in a hot summer day in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2023. Japan's weather agency said scorching heat continues to grip the country on Friday, with the number of prefectures with heatstroke alerts in place reaching a record high of 40. (Photo by Gu Yiping/Xinhua)

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Let's be cool. Hot weather shapes new consumer trends in China

STORY: Let's be cool. Hot weather shapes new consumer trends in China DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views in China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI HE, Resident in Chongqing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU DAN, Resident in Chongqing 5. various of sunscreen products 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): DONG FEI, Researcher, JD.com's research institute for consumption and industrial development 8. various of cooling and refreshing products. 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent "As scorching summer temperatures sweep across many parts of China, it's easy to spot people fully equipped with sun protection gear when they brave the heat outdoors. You see, I've got a UV prot

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Malta bakes in prolonged heatwave

STORY: Malta bakes in prolonged heatwave DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of people walking on the street in Valletta STORYLINE: Malta is currently gripped in a heatwave that is affecting southern Europe, causing electricity demand to peak and leading to blackouts in several localities. It is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures hitting highs of 40 degrees Celsius amid scorching hot weather across the Mediterranean. The peak temperature on Monday reached 42.7 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Office. The sweltering heat forced residents and tourists to turn up their air conditioning systems, raising the electricity demand considerably. Malta's state-owned Enemalta said the sustained heatwave was impacting the energy provider's distribution network. If the heatwave continues beyond Thursday, it would become the longest heatwave recorded during the summer months in a decade. The longest so far was 12 days st