Southern Europe, particularly Spain, France, and Italy, is enduring a severe heatwave with temperatures up to 44C and widespread wildfires. Thousands have been evacuated, and excess deaths have been recorded, prompting Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to call for a climate change pact.
A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, has claimed 12 lives, with six more deaths confirmed. The blaze, which broke out amid soaring temperatures and a heatwave, injured at least six people. Authorities are investigating the cause, with witnesses suggesting a fallen power line ignited dry vegetation.
Mumbai and Maharashtra are experiencing severe disruptions due to heavy rainfall and strong winds for the third consecutive day. Palghar district is the worst-hit, with widespread waterlogging, stranded trains, and landslides. Schools and colleges have been declared holidays, and essential services are impacted.
A powerful El Nino event is developing in the Pacific, with forecasters warning it could be one of the strongest in 140 years. This climate phenomenon is expected to emerge soon and continue into winter, potentially causing global disruptions like drought, flooding, and heat waves, impacting food and water supplies.
Heavy rainfall in southern and central China has caused flash floods and landslides, killing 12 people and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Meanwhile, northern India is experiencing severe heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 45C, leading to warnings and farmers working at night.
