The UK is enduring a prolonged heatwave, with Monday set to hit 34 °C warmer than Barbados, Jamaica, and Mexico. Since 1960, June has exceeded 34 °C only three times, with a 35.6 °C peak on 28 June 1976. This marks the fourth consecutive day above heatwave thresholds (25–28 °C), prompting amber alerts in London, East, South‑East, South‑West and East Midlands, plus yellow alerts in Yorkshire/Humber and West Midlands. Wimbledon is poised for its hottest opening day ever, surpassing its 2001 record of 29.3 °C. Tropical nights above 20 °C may continue into Tuesday. Scotland and Northern Ireland expect rain and cooler weather. (PC: Getty Images & Sky News)

Europe is facing a record heatwave, with France placing 16 regions on red alert. Temperatures have soared above 46°C in Spain and Portugal. Italy, Germany, the UK, and Balkan countries are also under heat warnings. Schools in France are shut, wildfires have broken out, and hospitals are seeing more heatstroke cases. Rivers are drying up, and shipping is affected. The UN says climate change is making such heatwaves more common and dangerous. People are told to stay indoors, drink water, and avoid the sun. Scientists warn that global warming is turning normal heat into extreme danger. (PC: AFP)

Europe's blistering heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 46°C in Spain’s El Granado and 46.6°C in Portugal’s Mora, is now driving a surge in venomous sea creatures along Mediterranean coastlines. Marine experts report alarming rises in ocean temperatures—up to 30°C in shallow coastal waters—drawing Portuguese man o' war and venomous jellyfish closer to popular tourist beaches in Spain, Italy, and France. Red flags and closure warnings have been issued across several coastal areas. The extreme marine heat, intensified by prolonged air temperatures above 40°C across southern Europe, is reshaping marine ecosystems and increasing risks for swimmers and beachgoers during peak season. (PC: Daily Mail)

A massive heatwave is gripping Europe, with record high temperatures in France, Spain, Italy, and other countries. France has issued orange alerts in 84 regions. Spain and Portugal saw their hottest June days ever, reaching over 46°C. Italy has put 21 cities, including Rome and Milan, on red alert. Schools in France have closed, and emergency services are on standby. Fires have broken out in Turkey, Greece, and Croatia. Rivers are drying, and hospitals report more heatstroke cases. Experts warn that heatwaves are becoming more frequent due to climate change. People are being urged to stay indoors and stay safe. (PC: AFP)

Spain is enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach 42°C in parts of the country on Monday and remain dangerously high until Thursday. The national meteorological agency Aemet and the health ministry have issued warnings urging citizens to stay hydrated, avoid sun exposure, and check on vulnerable people, including children under 4, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses. Experts say this extreme heat is a clear impact of climate change, with summer now arriving earlier by 20–40 days. Spain's all-time heat record remains 47.4°C, set in 2021. (PC: BBC)  

A severe weather alert has been issued in Himachal Pradesh as intense rain continues. The IMD's Hydromet Division warns of moderate-to-high flash‑flood risk in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan districts until July 1. These areas may see surface runoff, inundation in low‑lying, saturated zones, thunderstorms, lightning and reduced visibility. An orange alert covers Shimla, Solan, Kullu, Mandi, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra and Sirmaur for isolated heavy downpours. Residents are urged to avoid streams and landslide-prone regions. Light to moderate rain is forecast statewide through July 4. Rescue teams remain on alert amid ongoing monsoon disruptions and potential dangers.

A cloudburst caused a massive landslide near Silai Bend on the Yamunotri Highway in Uttarkashi early Sunday. Two labourers were killed, and seven others are still missing. The landslide struck around 1 am while 29 people were at the campsite. Rescuers saved 20, but two bodies were found under the debris. The missing include labourers from Nepal and Dehradun. The road has been badly damaged, halting the Char Dham yatra. Rescue work is ongoing with help from NDRF, SDRF, and police. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami has ordered fast-tracked search and relief efforts. Road repair teams are working to restore traffic. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Delhi-NCR saw heavy rainfall on Sunday as the monsoon arrived a day early. The rain brought relief after a long heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said more rain with thunder and wind is expected soon. This year, the monsoon reached all parts of India nine days early. It began in Kerala on May 24, the earliest since 2009. The IMD issued red alerts for Odisha, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Orange alerts were issued for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and western UP. People are advised to stay alert as more rain and storms are likely this week. (PC: PTI)

Monsoon hit North India early, reaching Delhi, Haryana, western UP, and Rajasthan on June 29—nine days ahead of schedule. Delhi‑NCR saw scattered light to moderate showers across Pitampura, Karawal Nagar, Rajouri Garden, Dwarka, IGI Airport, and nearby areas, with gusts up to 50 km/h extending into Noida. In Uttarakhand, a red alert suspended the Char Dham Yatra; pilgrims are halted at key transit points and those at shrines are being brought back. A cloudburst near Silai Band, Barkot, triggered a landslide at a hotel construction site, burying nine labourers. Rescue operations continue amid heavy rain. Himachal Pradesh faces flash‑flood risks; Pandoh Dam gates opened to release 36,000 cusecs of water. (PC: India Today & Telegraph India)

A cloudburst struck the Silai Band–Barkot‑Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand early Sunday, triggering flash floods and a landslide at an under‑construction hotel workers’ camp. Of the 19 labourers present, nine remain missing while rescuers saved ten. Teams from police, NDRF, SDRF, revenue and PWD are conducting extensive search operations despite the difficult terrain. The landslide damaged approximately 10 m of the Yamunotri National Highway, disrupting traffic. The IMD issued a red alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Uttarakhand through Monday, prompting suspension of the Char Dham Yatra. Authorities, including CM Pushkar Dhami, urge public vigilance as rescue efforts intensify. (PC: The Times Of India)