A powerful heat wave swept across eight Arab countries on Monday, prompting meteorological agencies to issue warnings of soaring temperatures, intense humidity, and an increased risk of wildfires.

Severe weather continues to grip the U.S. with tropical rains expected to inundate Louisiana and extreme heat warnings affecting over 70 million Americans across multiple states.

Urgent evacuation orders have been issued for five communities south of Athens as a massive wildfire, fueled by strong winds and intensified by Greece's first summer heatwave, continues to burn near the capital. The blaze began on Thursday in the seaside area of Palaia Fokaia, where temperatures have surged to nearly 40°C (104°F).

Tens of millions across major cities in the U.S. Northeast are enduring record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday, marking the peak of an intense heat wave that has gripped much of the country since late last week.

A heat wave has brought record-high temperatures to US Midwest states this week, prompting alerts for more than 60 million people.

Italy is preparing for another extreme heat wave, with the Health Ministry issuing a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures, News.Az reports citing Anadolu agency.

Italy is currently experiencing an extreme heat wave, prompting authorities to issue a “red alert” in 11 cities on Friday.