Tag: Extreme Heat

Extreme heat is no longer just an uncomfortable part of summer—it has become a growing global public health challenge. In 2026, severe heatwaves affected large parts of India, Europe, the United States, and many other regions, contributing to overwhelmed emergency departments and rising mortality. During late June alone, Europe reported ...

Egypt has revoked the licenses of 16 tourism companies for organizing illegal hajj trips to Saudi Arabia. The hajj, an annual pilgrimage to Mecca, is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims. More than 1-thousand people died during this year's hajj, many from extreme heat exceeding 50 degrees Celsius or 122 ...