Ekaterina Alexandrova, the No 1 seed at the Memphis Classic, retired from her first-round match against Kristina Liutova due to heat-related illness amid temperatures of 97F (36C), raising concerns about the tournament's summer scheduling.
Millions in the Eastern US faced extreme heat warnings and severe storms on Independence Day. Dozens of heat-related deaths were reported, and emergency rooms saw increased visits. Experts warn this is a preview of future extreme weather due to climate change, driven by fossil fuel burning.
The UAE is enforcing its annual Midday Break program (June 15-Sept 15) with fines up to Dh50,000 and work permit suspension for violators. The rule prohibits outdoor work from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM to protect workers from heat-related illnesses.
New York City is preparing for a severe heat wave with temperatures reaching 100°F and a heat index up to 110°F. Officials are activating heat emergency plans, opening over 650 cooling centers, deploying cooling vans, and urging businesses to conserve energy. Philadelphia is also implementing similar measures for World Cup events.
Three hikers died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon over the past week. Temperatures in the inner canyon can exceed 109°F. The U.S. National Park Service urged hikers to avoid trails during peak heat hours.
Several running races across France were disrupted by waves of heat-related illnesses, with one runner dying in Paris. Events in Paris, Val-de-Marne, and Menton saw participants fall ill, leading to cancellations and hospitalizations.
South Korea recorded its first heat-related death of the year, an 80-year-old man in Seoul, on Saturday amid an early heat wave. This marks the earliest such fatality on record since the KDCA's monitoring system began.
The death of a runner from heatstroke after a Penang hill run event has put a spotlight on the rising risks of soaring temperatures in Malaysia, as authorities report a spike in heat-related illnesses and are seeding clouds to trigger rains in the country’s drought-hit northern region. The death of the 41-year-old, the island’s first-ever confirmed heatstroke fatality linked to a sporting event, comes as temperatures in Malaysia soar to the mid-30s degrees Celsius. The man from Tampin, Negeri...
