More than 100 million people in the US are under excessive heat warnings or advisories as the UK and Europe battle record high temperatures and wildfires.
Dozens of high-temperature records in the US could be broken by Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Salt Lake City in Utah matched its record of 41ºC on Sunday.
Dangerous heat is expect to affect the south-central states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Kansas, the weather service said.
Other parts of the central plains and lower Mississippi Valley will also face excessive heat. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach up to 37ºC in these regions and could hit 43ºC.
New York, which has avoided sizzling temperatures for much of the summer, is expected to face excessive heat later in the week.
The weather service issued a heat advisory for the region, with hot and humid conditions forecast to create heat index values ranging from between 32ºC to 37ºC on Wednesday and Thursday.
Other parts of the north-east, including Boston and Philadelphia, are braced for similar temperatures.
Heat advisories are issued when heat and humidity make the temperature feel like 35ºC to 37ºC for two or more consecutive days, or 37ºC to 40ºC for any period of time.
Heatwaves, which the Environmental Protection Agency has described as a climate change indicator, have become a more regular occurrence in the US than in decades past.
There was an average of six heatwaves a year during the 2010s, compared with two in the 1960s. Extreme heat events are now also longer and more intense than in decades past, the EPA reported.
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The UK, which reported its hottest day on record on Monday, is bracing for temperatures of up to 40ºC in parts of the country.
The heat on Monday melted airport runways and the authorities urged the public to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
Last week, Britain's weather agency issued the country's first “red warning” for extreme heat, which is in effect until July 20.
Firefighters in Europe are battling wildfires as temperatures hit 46°C in France, Spain and Portugal. Four people have died and thousands have been left homeless as a result of the blazes.
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6.30pm: Emirates Holidays Maiden (TB), Dh82,500 (Dirt), 1,900m
7.05pm: Arabian Adventures Maiden (TB), Dh82,500 (D), 1,200m
7.40pm: Emirates Skywards Handicap (TB), Dh82,500 (D), 1,200m
8.15pm: Emirates Airline Conditions (TB), Dh120,000 (D), 1,400m
8.50pm: Emirates Sky Cargo (TB), Dh92,500 (D)1,400m
9.15pm: Emirates.com (TB), Dh95,000 (D), 2,000m
The biog
Favourite colour: Brown
Favourite Movie: Resident Evil
Hobbies: Painting, Cooking, Imitating Voices
Favourite food: Pizza
Trivia: Was the voice of three characters in the Emirati animation, Shaabiyat Al Cartoon
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Smart words at Make Smart Cool
Make Smart Cool is not your usual festival. Dubbed “edutainment” by organisers Najahi Events, Make Smart Cool aims to inspire its youthful target audience through a mix of interactive presentation by social media influencers and a concert finale featuring Example with DJ Wire. Here are some of the speakers sharing their inspiration and experiences on the night.
Prince Ea
With his social media videos accumulating more half a billion views, the American motivational speaker is hot on the college circuit in the US, with talks that focus on the many ways to generate passion and motivation when it comes to learning.
Khalid Al Ameri
The Emirati columnist and presenter is much loved by local youth, with writings and presentations about education, entrepreneurship and family balance. His lectures on career and personal development are sought after by the education and business sector.
Ben Ouattara
Born to an Ivorian father and German mother, the Dubai-based fitness instructor and motivational speaker is all about conquering fears and insecurities. His talk focuses on the need to gain emotional and physical fitness when facing life’s challenges. As well managing his film production company, Ouattara is one of the official ambassadors of Dubai Expo2020.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025, Thailand
UAE fixtures
May 9, v Malaysia
May 10, v Qatar
May 13, v Malaysia
May 15, v Qatar
May 18 and 19, semi-finals
May 20, final
The specs: 2018 Ducati SuperSport S
Price, base / as tested: Dh74,900 / Dh85,900
Engine: 937cc
Transmission: Six-speed gearbox
Power: 110hp @ 9,000rpm
Torque: 93Nm @ 6,500rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 5.9L / 100km
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
