UNICEF: Heatwaves surge, killing children in Africa
Urgent action is needed to protect vulnerable children from the escalating climate crisis, the global body has said.
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Six firefighters die battling South African bushfire
A deadly bushfire in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is suspected to be caused by poachers.
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Daily power cuts plague Egypt as heatwave intensifies
Daily power cuts grip Egypt, causing frustration and hardship as scorching temperatures strain the country’s energy grid.
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Extreme heat scorches millions as climate change takes toll
A new report reveals nearly 5 billion people endured a brutal heatwave in June, linked to climate change.
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Egypt scrambles for fuel to end summer power cuts
Egypt plans to import $1.18 billion worth of fuel to address persistent power cuts caused by heatwaves and foreign currency shortages.
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Drought and heat threaten Morocco with renewed wildfire outbreak
Morocco faces a high risk of wildfires due to scorching temperatures and ongoing drought, prompting the government to ramp up preventive measures.
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Scorching temps force hour-long power cut extension in Egypt
Egypt extends rolling blackouts by an hour due to a heatwave, network maintenance, and rising electricity demand.
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Indian Muslims urged to conserve water, trees to fight heatwave
Facing a deadly heatwave, a leading Islamic center in India issues a fatwa calling on Muslims to conserve water, trees, and stop burning fields.
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India’s record heat casts doubts on sensors
A potentially record-breaking temperature reading is under scrutiny, emphasizing the critical role of data verification in understanding climate change.
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Searing heat grips Philippines, forcing schools to close
The Philippines endures a scorching heatwave driven by El Niño, with schools closing and safety warnings issued due to dangerously high heat index levels.
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