Hot weather set to continue over next few days
A heatwave is expected to continue over the next few days while the meteorology office on Saturday issued a yellow warning about extreme high temperatures....
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Above-normal temperatures set to continue in Europe from Aug-Oct
Most of Europe will bask in above-normal temperatures from August to October, forecasts from The Weather Company show. “The warm and dry summer pattern has...
Yellow warning from met office, red warning from fire services
By Evie Andreou Authorities on Tuesday issued warnings over high temperatures and extremely high risk of fire, with the forestry department urging the public to...
Employers still ignoring heat warnings for employees – unions
Despite warnings from the labour ministry last week of risks to employees working outside during high temperatures, unions said on Monday employers were still...
Heatwave blankets Japan, kills 14 people over long weekend
An intense heatwave killed at least 14 people over a three-day long weekend in Japan, media reported on Tuesday, and high temperatures hampered the recovery...
Forestry and health services issue heatwave warnings (Updated)
Temperatures are forecast to reach a scorching 40C on Wednesday, and remain at these levels till Friday. In view of the heatwave, and given that...
News podcast: heatwave in Cyprus
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in international and local...
Employers accused of ignoring heatwave protection for workers
Deok trade union said on Wednesday that many employers were ignoring laws which should protect employees working in extreme heat. The union said that it...
Temperatures to soar at the weekend
The heat wave experienced the last couple of days is set to continue as temperatures are expected to soar over 40C during the weekend, the...
Brace for heatwave conditions, high risk of fires
RESIDENTS of the inland will experience heatwave conditions as a gradual temperature rise, combined with a lack of wind, will dominate the weather patterns for...
Temperatures to rise above normal Thursday and Friday
A mini heatwave is expected on Thursday and Friday with temperatures rising to 37 degrees inland. Temperatures will reach 36C on Thursday and 37C on...
Heatwave set to continue
The heatwave is expected to continue until next week, the meteorological service said on Thursday, though temperatures will drop slightly in the next few days....
Heatwave set to last all week
Temperatures will remain high until the end of the week the meteorological service said on Tuesday, coupled with rising humidity to add to the discomfort....
Yellow alert as temperatures rise
Temperatures are going to be extremely high from Monday until at least Thursday, prompting the met office to issue a yellow alert. On Monday, temperatures...
Heatwave warning
The met office has warned of extremely high temperatures starting late on Thursday evening and lasting until Friday afternoon. In its ‘yellow alert’ the met...
Australia’s bushfires leave trail of death and destruction (Updated)
By Colin Packham Fourteen bushfires burning across southern Australia have killed two people, thousands of animals, and destroyed 16 homes, and authorities on Thursday said...
Yellow alert as new heatwave hits (Updates with forest fires warning)
Another heatwave hit the island on the weekend and is expected to last until Thursday, the met office said. On Monday authorities issued a yellow...
Cool shelter for the elderly
STROVOLOS Municipality announced on Thursday that the air-conditioned rooms of its elderly care centre will remain open from 8am to 2pm daily until next Thursday,...
Increase demand, heatwave cause power cuts
High demand for electricity and extreme heat are the cause of several power outages in Protaras, which left two hotels and restaurants without electricity for...
Heatwave appears to abate, warnings still in place (Update: airports offer shelter and drinks for all)
By Evie Andreou Temperatures started to drop on Tuesday though a yellow warning was still in place inland and the west coast. Monday saw temperatures...