Category Heatwave Alert

100,000 #chickens killed due to #heat in #Montevideo, #Uruguay

The intense heat that affected the country in recent days did not affect only human beings, who persistently complained about the thermal sensations through social networks. The poultry sector, in particular, suffered the heat stroke in its economy, since 100,000…

Australia’s extreme heatwave spans five states with high of 49C forecast

Australia’s post-Christmas heatwave continues to sweep across the country, with a near record-breaking 49C forecast for Western Australia, and fire danger, health and air quality warnings issued across the nation. On Thursday morning, the bureau of meteorology forecast a scorching…