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- News.com.au
Young boy dies in Italy as heatwave grips Europe
A young boy died of heatstroke as temperatures soared across Europe on Monday, with firefighters also battling wildfires burning in multiple countries. The Romanian boy, four, died in Italy after being found unconscious in his family's car on the island of Sardinia. The Mirror reports the boy was holidaying with his parents in Olmedo and it was believed he left the house they were staying in before they made the devastating discovery. He was flown to hospital in Rome but died of irreversible brain damage, according to the hospital. French cities saw record temperatures, and many towns and cities in Italy and the Balkans were put on red alert due to the heat. Wildfires fanned by strong winds forced the evacuations of thousands of people throughout the continent and threatened popular tourist sites in Turkey and Spain. The news came as Italy's health ministry issued a red alert warning for seven major cities, including Bologna and Florence. Some 11 Italian cities were on red alert for Tuesday, and 16 cities on Wednesday. Red alerts were also announced in southern France and on the Adriatic and Ionian coasts in the Balkans. 'The heatwave currently affecting France, Spain, and the Balkan countries is not surprising. It is driven by a persistent heat dome over Europe,' Akshay Deoras, a research scientist at the meteorology department in Britain's University of Reading, said. 'Heatwaves don't roar like storms – they creep in quietly, but can be just as deadly.' The southwestern French city of Bordeaux hit a record 41.6C while all-time records were also broken at meteorological stations in Bergerac, Cognac and Saint Girons, according to the national weather service, Meteo France. The heatwave, the country's second this summer, began on Friday and was forecast to last until August 19 or 20. On Monday, 12 French departments were placed on red alert, the country's highest heat warning, with four more expected on Tuesday. UNESCO site damaged A blaze, which broke out on Sunday, damaged a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman-era mining site at Les Medulas in northwestern Spain – famed for its striking red landscape – and prompted hundreds of residents to evacuate. High temperatures and winds of up to 40 kmph created 'many difficulties' for firefighters struggling to contain the wildfire, said Juan Carlos Suarez-Quinones, the Castile and Leon regional environment minister. 'We will not allow people to return until safety in their communities is absolutely guaranteed,' he told reporters, estimating that about 700 people had been displaced. Spain has been in the grip of a heatwave for the past week, with temperatures nearing 40C in many areas and fuelling wildfires. In the southern tourist town of Tarifa, more than 2000 people were evacuated, some from hotels and beaches, after a fire that had been subdued on Friday flared up again, with more than 100 firefighters battling the flames. In neighbouring Portugal, firefighters were battling three large wildfires in the centre and north of the country, while Morocco is sending two aircraft to help fight the fires after two Portuguese planes broke down. In Italy, around 190 firefighters and the army were tackling a wildfire on Mount Vesuvius that caused the closure of the national park to tourists. Hundreds of people were evacuated from homes in northwestern Turkey, where authorities were temporarily forced to shut the Dardanelles Strait.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
8 killed in Delhi amid heavy rain, hundreds of flights delayed: Indian media
Delhi-NCR was lashed by heavy rain overnight and the Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the day, according to multiple media reports. The downpour began late at 11pm on Friday, lashing multiple parts of the Indian capital. Eight people were killed when a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Harinagar, Jaitapur, amid heavy rains in the national capital this morning, officials said. Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot along with police teams, the Delhi Fire Service said, as reported by PTI. The overnight rain also brought the capital to a standstill, disrupting traffic and flight operations. Several areas in the capital, including Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road and Connaught Place reported waterlogging. Some airlines warned of possible impact on flights. Air India, in its travel advisory, said, "Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today. Please check your flight status here before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey to the airport due to possible slow moving traffic." IndiGo, in their advisory, said, "The rain has not taken a break in Delhi, and the city's roads are feeling the pressure. Commute to the airport may take longer due to ongoing waterlogging and traffic build-up. If you are travelling today, please check your flight schedule on our app and website and set out earlier than usual. Our teams are proactively monitoring the situation. We appreciate your cooperation during this time." Delhi Airport also warned passengers of the inclement weather and urged them to plan their travel accordingly. Passenger Advisory issued at 09:25 Hours #DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory — Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 9, 2025 The downpour is said to have impacted several flights as well. Data from flight tracking Flightradar showed 135 flights were delayed on Saturday morning, Hindustan Times reported. At 8:30am, Flightradar showed 15 flights to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed, while 120 outbound flights were also behind schedule.
