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Greece witnesses largest-ever evacuation as tourists flee Rhodes wildfires
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The largest evacuation effort launched in Greece's history, according to officials, was when a massive wildfire ravaging the Greek island of Rhodes forced hundreds of tourists to leave their hotels on Sunday, CNN reported.
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Explained: Why is Europe so hot and how long will it last?
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As a blazing heatwave comes in, southern and eastern Europe are preparing for temperatures that will exceed records.
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Wildfires rage in Greece amid searing heatwave across Europe, trigger evac
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Authorities had declared the wildfire controlled overnight, but when the gusts grew stronger later on Thursday, firefighters lost control.
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UAE: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company confirms talks on potential Borouge-Bo
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to the UN weather agency, June witnessed the warmest global average temperature on record, and heatwaves have persisted into early July.
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Israel: Public fires banned as fires breakout in nationwide heatwave
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Israeli Fire and Rescue workers together with the police managed to stop a forest fire that spread on Wednesday towards the Hadassah hospital Ein Kerem, in the southwestern most corner of Jerusalem.
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Pakistan: Heatwave kills four in Dadu district
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Four people died and 14 fainted from heatstroke in Dadu and Jamshoro districts of Pakistan on Wednesday, reported Dawn.
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Tomatoes out of commoners' reach in India; selling at over Rs 100
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Many attribute the sharp rise in the vegetable to heatwaves in key tomato-growing areas and heavy rains, as well, as disruption in supply chains. Tomatoes, which have a relatively lower shelf life, could also have put pressure on their prices.
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Eastern parts of India worst affected by heatwaves in June: IMD
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The eastern regions of India experienced extreme heat waves in the month of June 2023, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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India recorded third-highest heatwave conditions in last 23 years this sum
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
India, this year, experienced the third-highest instances of heatwave and severe heatwave conditions in the last 23 years, after 2019 and 2022, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
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Pakistan: At least 22 die due to heatstroke in Islamabad, Mardan
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
At least 22 people died in Islamabad and Mardan after suffering from heatstroke amid extreme weather conditions in Pakistan.
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'Energy shortfall' of 8500 megawatts woe Pakistanis
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Pakistan's overall energy shortfall has exceeded 8,500 megawatts, whereas the requirement stands at 28,500 megawatts, according to the sources, Geo TV reported.
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Heatwave: All schools in Patna closed till June 28
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Earlier the order was effective till June 24.
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