Spain struggles to contain spate of record-breaking wildfires
Firefighters battle blazes in parts of Portugal, France, Croatia and Greece as temperatures climb to mid-40s
Weather events
Unusually warm summer making work ‘really hard’ in hot restaurant kitchens, say chefs
Conditions ‘hotter than Brazil’ for staff as some workplaces lack air conditioning
Why is it so warm this week in Ireland?
Parts of Continent experience near-record temperatures while wild fires ravage southern Europe
In pictures: Europe’s wildfires spread close to southern capitals
Data shows number of blazes in Europe has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025
Temperatures set to hit 25 degrees again as sunny spell nears heatwave levels
More sun on the way this weekend despite storms and showers in some places
Wildfires fanned by heatwave and strong winds rage across Europe
About 7,700 people evacuated near Greek city of Patras, while Spain is on course for one of its longest heatwaves on record, with almost all of country deemed to be at extreme or very high risk of fire
In pictures: From Laytown to Milan, here’s how Europeans are trying to stay cool in the heatwave
People are trying to lower the temperature as continent sizzles amid record-breaking highs
Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for three counties amid warm weather
Tuesday set to be hottest day of the week
Heatwave in Europe: Wildfires force evacuation of 6,000 in Spain
Portugal, Italy, France, Turkey, Croatia and Albania also hit by extreme heat
Temperatures to reach 25 degrees next week but showers also expected
Weather will continue to be warm on Friday and into next weekend, says Met Éireann
French fires under control but heatwave set to intensify
Authorities in Portugal, Spain and Greece are also on high alert
France’s largest wildfire in decades leaves trail of devastation
Scientists warn climate change is making the region more vulnerable to wildfires
Sizzling July is 12th hottest month in Irish recorded history
While scorching, Met Eireann notes last month was also very wet with 96mm monthly rainfall average
Status Yellow wind warnings lifted across the State with power restored to thousands
Eight counties under alerts amid forecasts of dangerous driving conditions, flooding and structural damage
Storm Floris could bring ‘damaging gusts’ as weather warnings issued for eight counties
Met Éireann warns of potential storm impacts as Floris gathers pace
Thousands evacuated in Turkey as wildfires break out amid searing heat
Thermometers hit 50 degrees in Turkey’s southeast on Saturday for first time in recorded history
How can I protect my garden from drought?
Weather extremes are becoming increasingly common, creating challenging growing conditions for garden plants
Heavy downpours cause flash flooding in Dublin and Limerick
July rainfall records broken in parts of Dublin and Meath as warning expires
South Korea death toll rises to 14 after landslide and flooding
Twelve more people are missing since heavy rains began on Wednesday
Drought status declared in parts of 12 counties as heatwave conditions expected this week
Met Eireann predicts week of rising temperatures, topping out at a potential 28 degrees this Friday
Heat wave advice: How to look after your pet, garden and family in the hot weather
Among experts’ tips are to walk your dog in the morning, keep hydrated, but never water plants in middle of the day
Texas flooding disaster reveals America’s frightening weather and deep political divisions
Official death toll has reached 104, including 27 children attending a summer camp, and is expected to rise
Texas floods: Trump to visit this week as overall death toll rises to 91 amid risk of further flooding
Children’s camp confirms 27 dead after wall of water slammed into cabins along river
A rescuer’s tale at Camp Mystic, Texas: terrified girls, helicopters and a harrowing scene
Children’s camp is a place of devastation, but Scott Ruskan has worked tirelessly to save lives in the floods
Texas floods: Death toll reaches at least 78, with 41 missing as rescue efforts continue
Donald Trump declares the deadly flooding a major disaster amid fresh fears of further flooding
Forty degree heatwaves are the ‘new norm’. Now we see what’s coming for Ireland
Climate scientists say ‘extremely warm’ weather is becoming more normal, with the balance is being tipped from ‘unusual’ towards ‘way too hot’
Europe heatwave: Two die in wildfire in Spain’s Catalonia region
Italy limits outdoor work and France shuts schools as Europe grapples with severe heatwave
‘We’ve never seen anything like this’: French heatwave breaking records as residents struggle to cope
My parents, who retired to Charente in southwest France in 2014, have never experienced a summer so hot
As Europe sizzles, South America shivers under cold snap
Unexpected snowfall in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
‘It feels like swimming in soup’: Irish in Europe describe life in heatwave
Even the sea is like ‘swimming in soup’ for some, as climate effects become more obvious
‘Bomb cyclone’ pummels eastern Australia with heavy rains and strong winds
Authorities warn parts of New South Wales to expect weather to worsen over next 24 hours
Europe’s heatwave in pictures - Most of continent swelters as Ireland enjoys cooler conditions
Ireland sees temperatures 20 degrees cooler than many other parts of Europe
What is a ‘heat dome’ and how is it powering heatwaves across Europe?
High-pressure system is trapping hot air below it across Europe, creating severe heat conditions
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