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Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe   with  blaze out of control in Rethymno, Crete whilst  Türkiye races to contain major wildfires as hundreds evacuated If only Crete was a properly managed grouse moor with regular controlled burning, nothing growing but low heather, and firebreaks every few hundred yards, eh .....?     Türkiye sees strongest heat waves in 75 years Here, a major incident is immediately declared as  homes and caravan park evacuated due to major heath fire in Suffolk Flash floods and storms batter north-east US as deadly weather threatens millions At least 5 dead as storm batters southeast Brazil Southeastern South Korea records highest temperature in 122 years Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as evacuees battle sweltering heat And the Irish ask, w hy wasn't winter rain stored to prevent summer water shortages?      

More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says The MetO confirm new June daily temperature records heading into the record books 'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks West Highland residents awoken by 'deep rumbling' earthquake Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears  whilst  France's celebrated wine industry faces wake-up call over wildfires Genevieve becomes first category 5 Pacific hurricane since 2024 ‘Water everywhere:’ Flooding impacts homes, farms and vineyards in Niagara after overnight rainstorm Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing  due to fewer and smaller fires in Africa and Asia   More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after deadly quake that killed 13 And an interesting read a Scottish wildfires spark muirburn debate  - it's not quite as black and white and some would want you to believe.

France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled The Daily Mail reveals more of the  devastation of France's  apocalyptic mega-fire How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly Scotland's d ry spell leaves river flows 'among lowest on record'  - there has, however, been some useful rain today, including across the Strathnethy fire. Peak District wildfires still burning after more than two weeks Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast - though here, apart possibly on Wednesday, temps will, of anything, be cooler than last week!     Climate horrors in Colorado are no longer just a threat. They’ve arrived . Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands As Trump threatens wildfire smoke tariffs, Canada looks to reduce fire risk  whilst  Oregon wildfires explode with no signs of slowing down (will lic...

More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires Meanwhile, the p olice declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk with parts of Strath Nethy evacuated Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales Helicopter brought in to tackle wildfire as blaze seen from space Peak District w ildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town' What is causing the summer wildfires? Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales And in Ireland, as the Slievenamon fire continues,  n ew laws to bring in on‑the‑spot fines for people using disposable barbecues in national parks Wildfires up 57% in Europe in just four years, WHO warns Wildfires near Boston Bar, B.C., merge as district says some residents still refusing to evacuate Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say Questions asked after monsoon-like rains sweep Wellington        

Wildfires rage across parts of France, Spain and Italy with  thousands evacuated in France fires 'Unprecedented': France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwave period Increasingly hot Europe faces more severe droughts and growing challenges for water and land management Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops - you can't say you weren't warned!  No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated in Wales Slievenamon wildfire enters fourth day as firefighters battle blaze Emergency services urge people to stay away as Cairngorms wildfire operations continue into next week Welsh r iver levels approach all-time low as drought announcement looms Irish n ational hosepipe ban comes into force on Friday amid drought fears Tropical storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana with 45mph winds In Kazakhstan:  'It will get worse': World’s second-coldest capital faces record heat Japan temperatur...

Floods Sweep Russia's Urals After 40-Year Rainfall Record Falls  Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?  Does Scotland have the 'game changer' helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?   No! Italy expands red heat alert to 18 cities as 3rd heat wave persists  as  'summer keeps snapping back': meteorologist explains persistent heatwave pattern Ca nadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record At least 20 dead and more than 100 missing in Afghan floods  whilst a t least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India Meanwhile, h eat wave in Afghanistan raises health, environmental concerns Rare 48C heatwave forces Uzbekistan to adapt to extreme temperatures   More h eavy rains batter South Korea prompting emerge...