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Israel sees record breaking heat, how to protect against it

In hottest day on record since 1907, Israelis face potential for serious health risks, irreversible damage; public urged to dring plenty of fluids, remain in cool, shaded places, and watch for signs of dehydration

Eitan Gefen | 04.25.24

Temperatures in Israel primed to hit 3 digits

Massive heatwaves are expected in most of the country on Wednesday, and Thursday's temperatures will likely stay the same; Relief expected only on Friday

ynet correspondents | 04.24.24

Israel braces for worst Passover hot spell in 30 years

Climate czar says more hot months and extreme weather events becoming new normal in changing climate reality with temperatures hitting as high as 108℉ in some parts of the country over the holiday

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 04.21.24

Extreme heat may damage brain function in adults, research shows

A 12-year study found a link between extreme heat waves and decreased brain function, especially in adults from disadvantaged populations; Israeli experts: there is evidence that heat damages many processes in the brain, it is important to keep a cool environment

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.17.23

This is what heatstroke does to your body

After a 20-year-old soldier died from suspected heatstroke during training on one of the hottest days of the year so far; it is important to know about this 'life-threatening condition,' Dr. Shirit Kazum Beizer says

Dr. Shirit Kazum-Beizer | 08.15.23

IDF soldier who tragically died of heatstroke during training laid to rest

Hillel Nehemiah Ofen was laid to rest at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem; His parent's eulogy: 'Everything you started and touched was done with the utmost perfection, you had a unique sensitivity of your own'

Gilad Cohen, Roni Green Shaulov | 08.15.23

תמותת עופות חריגה בלולים בעקבות החום הכבד

Israel's searing heat wave claims unexpected victims: Tens of thousands of chickens!

'God, help us! The entire coop is dead!' Poultry farmers nationwide grapple with losses as extreme temperatures decimate bird populations and deliver a financial hit

Yair Kraus | 08.14.23

How extreme heatwaves affect electric vehicles, and what can you do to protect them

These days, electric vehicle owners are finding themselves grappling with soaring temperatures while their driving range takes a noticeable hit. Why does this happen, and how can this challenge be tackled?

Tomer Hadar | 08.13.23

Israel sees extreme temperatures in scorching heat wave

Coastal areas experience high humidity and overcast skies while in the eastern valleys temperatures forecast to reach into the upper 40°C (up to 115° F) with the heatwave expected to last through the week

Danny Roup | 08.13.23

Israel set to sizzle under weekend heatwave

Friday’s temperatures will remain relatively unchanged, but a heatwave is set to hit Saturday and peak on Sunday, reaching up to 45℃ (113℉) in some areas; Unusually, there's also chance of rain

Danny Roup | 08.11.23

נורבגיה שיטפונות גשמים עזים ה סופה האנס אוסלו

Stormy weather lashes northern Europe as Iberian Peninsula faces extreme heatwaves

Strong winds continued to batter the region along with rains, causing a lengthy list of disruptions across northern Europe, while Portugal and Spain continue to deal with extreme heatwaves and wildfires

Agencies | 08.08.23

July seared into record books as hottest month in history

EU-funded climate body warns ‘July’s record is unlikely to remain isolated this year’; ‘If we can reduce emissions at the required rate, we might be able to save ourselves,’ says Israeli expert

Ilana Curiel | 08.08.23

Record breaking summer: What's up with the environment?

How unusual is the heat of the current summer, and is it related to the climate crisis? Coral bleaching in Florida and an innovative cooling cloak; this week in the environment

Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 08.07.23

Iran shuts down for two days because of 'unprecedented heat'

Tehran says decision to close governmental offices, banks and schools came after health ministry warned about a possible increase in cases of heat exhaustion because of high temperatures

Reuters | 08.01.23

Low budgets leave Israel unprepared for wildfire scenarios

Israel is being hammered by one heat wave after another, and now a report reveals that, should large-scale fires erupt, the country remains woefully unprepared to handle such crises

Meir Turgeman | 07.27.23