Heatwave

Corals in Gulf of Eilat survive record heatwaves, offering new hope to Israel's only reef

The findings provide a rare glimmer of hope amid a global coral crisis, as reefs worldwide collapse under rising ocean temperatures.

The reef in Eilat, southern Israel, February 19, 2021
 Female IDF soldiers are seen training.

IDF moves Sayarim soldiers into air-conditioned quarters after six faint during heatwave

 A female IDF soldier stands in front of a tank.

IDF observers faint from overheating at Eilat base due to power outage amid heat wave

 Mosh Beach in Eilat

One dead, two hospitalized in serious condition following extreme heat in Eilat, Beersheba


Another extreme heat wave on the way, Health Ministry warns

The ministry stressed that coronavirus guidelines, such as wearing a mask indoors, must still be followed.

People visit a beach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea during a heatwave in Israel as restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ease around the country, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 17, 2020

Brutal heatwave continues to grip US, forest-fire rages in Oregon

The National Weather Service said the heat wave that brought temperatures of 54 Celsius to California's Death Valley on Sunday had likely peaked.

 A sign warns of extreme heat in Death Valley, California, US, July 11, 2021

Ice baths sooth the body and mind in the deserts of the UAE

As Israel is rocked with a major heatwave, maybe it's our turn to start ice bath therapy nationwide!

Benoit Demeulemeester helps a participant to breath as she sits in an ice bucket during an ice bath therapy session at the desert near Sharjah

Heatwave in Israel: MDA releases guide for how to stay safe in the heat

This week, temperatures in Israel are expected to range between 35 and 40 degrees celsius. Families with children and elderly people must take necessary caution in order to get through the week.

People visit a beach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea during a heatwave in Israel as restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ease around the country, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 17, 2020

Fires break out across the country due to heatwave

Fire brigade teams across the country are working on controlling fires that are breaking out in forests and fields due to the current heatwave.

Apartment in Beit Shemesh damaged from forest fire.

Israel's first heatwave of the season, or 'Sharav,' to reach peak

In Israel, the beginning of the hot season is typically marked with strong winds, which locals call "Sharav."

Israelis enjoy the beach on a hot spring day, in Tel Aviv, April 06, 2021

Heatwave in Israel expected to continue until end of week

To cope with the heat, Israelis have been using air conditioners at a very high rate, causing power outages across the country.

Children wearing masks play in the water along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea as they visit Zikim beach, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in southern Israel July 21, 2020

Heatwave causes power outages across Israel

Earlier on Friday, three people collapsed from heat stroke today due to the intense heat, with one 19-year-old later dying.

Beachgoers in Tel Aviv seek relief from the heatwave that hit the country

19-year-old dies after suffering from heatstroke, two others hospitalized

Ariel Yoav Tzafri collapsed on Friday after suffering from heatstroke, as well as two 50-year-olds, all within an hour of each other.

People visit a beach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea during a heatwave in Israel as restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ease around the country, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 17, 2020

Israel's electrical consumption breaks national record amid heatwave

Accompanying the rising temperatures have been rising electric bills, with the electric use for the country reaching an all-time high amid the heatwave.

Israelis enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv, Aug. 4, 2020.