Latest extreme heat additions in the Knowledge Base

The combination of heat waves and drought markedly reduces the capacity of street trees to cool the air in Mediterranean cities.

Between March and July 2026, news outlets reported 359 heat-related deaths in India, of which 86 were confirmed and 273 suspected, across 17 states and the Union Territory of Delhi.

Climate change threatens aviation through extreme heat, turbulence, storms, flooding and shifting wind patterns, affecting aircraft performance, airport infrastructure and flight operations. The sector must adapt to maintain safe, efficient travel.

New laws are treating cooling as a necessity rather than a luxury, though what landlords must provide varies widely.

Young adults are shown to be more likely than any other generation to take action and prepare for upcoming severe weather.

Scorching heat in Israel, especially in July and August, prevents residents from gathering in squares and public spaces and from walking, cycling, and taking public transport.

When the ground heats up, it expands and moves - putting strain on underground pipes which are already under pressure, causing them to buckle and split.

This publication presents a set of priority indicators identified by WHO, WMO, UNICEF and UNFPA to support monitoring of the impact of heat exposure on maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH).