scorching heat
Coverage of scorching heat in the Nexus archive.
- Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza’s displacement camps
Scorching heat is exacerbating the suffering of people in Gaza's displacement camps. The extreme temperatures are worsening living conditions for displaced individuals.
- Scorching heat persists through weekend across the region with highs nearing 100
A heatwave with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s will persist through the weekend due to an upper-level ridge of high pressure. Some areas may reach at least 100 degrees, and humidity will make conditions feel hotter.
- Philippine rescuers race to free workers trapped after hotel collapse
Philippine rescuers are manually searching for survivors over 24 hours after a hotel under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of Manila, under challenging conditions including extreme heat. The rescue effort is hindered by the inability to use heavy machinery, requiring careful removal of debris by hand.