Heat

In Israel’s scorching summer, school’s out and surf’s up, and fears of war are returning

For Israelis, the situation has yielded a state of suspended animation, akin to the eve of the war in February. 

A crowd gathers to listen to Oren Pesso and his daughter Renee perform at Hatachana Park in Tel Aviv, July 24, 2026.
The sun shines behind a thermometer during a hot and dry day.

Multi-day heatwave with severe heat stress risk hits Israel, Meteorological Service warns

Smoke billows from a wildfire that has been ravaging mountain vegetation for several days, amid a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, at sunset near Die in the Drome department, France, July 9, 2026.

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science - opinion


Taking your dog to the beach? Here are some dangers you should be aware of

It's fun to bring dogs to the beach, but it can also be a dangerous place. Here are some tips to keep pets safe in the sun, on the sand, and in the sea.

 Dog running on the beach

World breaks hottest-day record three days in a row in one week

On Thursday, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said June was the hottest month ever, smashing the previous June record in 2019 by a substantial margin.

 Sweltering summer sun.

From 'facekinis' to arm sleeves, sun protection gear sells out in China heatwave

Other larger brands, such as Anta, Uniqlo, Lululemon and Decathalon have also added clothing such as UV-tinted hats and jackets to their local product assortment.

 A woman wearing facekini adjusts the mask on a child on a beach on a hot day in Qingdao, Shandong province, China August 10, 2018. Picture taken August 10, 2018

More than 100 dead in northern India as heat wave scorches region

India has been pounded by extreme early summer heat, with temperatures in some regions reaching 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).

 Women labourers rest under a tree on a hot summer day near India Gate, in New Delhi, India May 15, 2023

How can you tell if your baby is dehydrated?

Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it intakes.

 Illustrative image of a baby drinking from a bottle.

Unseasonal thunderstorms, high temps and rain sweep Israel

High temperatures and dust and haze coming from the south are expected throughout the day.

 Rainy summer weather in Tel Aviv. June 9, 2023

Extreme weather strikes throughout Israel amid springtime heatwave

Israel's current heat wave is expected to reach its peak on Friday, with most of the country experiencing extremely high temperatures. 

 Sandstorm in Eilat, June 1, 2023.

Israeli hazy forecast may turn into isolated sandstorms

The Environmental Protection and Health ministries warned that high to very high levels of air pollution will affect most of the country.

 Tourists on Mount Olives look at the foggy view of the Old City of Jerusalem on April 24, 2022, as a major sand storm hit across Israel.

Can forgetting your child in the car happen to just about anyone? – study

In moments where there is a lot going on, the intention can be lost. The researchers added that this could happen to anyone.

 How to keep your car window from becoming foggy

Experts say Qatar can lead Gulf on protections for workers against heat stress

Qatar bans work from more than twice the hours banned in Saudi Arabia, where the majority of the region's construction projects are underway.

 Migrant labourers work at a construction site at the Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2016