heatwaves Stories

Climate change has doubled the world’s heatwaves: how Africa is affected
The Conversation  |  Jul 04, 2025

Several African countries experienced more than 90 days that were hotter than 90% of the days between 1991 and 2020. These were Burundi, Comoros, Cong...

Climate crises force millions out of school; Kenya among hardest-hit nations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Globally, around 242 million students in 85 countries faced interruptions in their schooling due to extreme weather events such as heatwaves, cyclones...

EU scientists say 2024 will be the world's hottest year on record
Reuters  |  Dec 09, 2024

Extreme weather has swept around the world in 2024, with severe drought hitting Italy and South America, fatal floods in Nepal, Sudan and Europe.

Schools closed over expected heatwave in South Sudan
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 18, 2024

The country which has been experiencing high temperatures is expecting highs of between 41 to 45 degrees Celsius this week.

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