Heatwave, wildfires, cold snap: opposite extremes in northern and southern hemispheres
2 July 2025
Report
Heat action
An IFRC-Climate Centre flagship report gathers in one place the latest science, research on the perception of risk, and voices from communities affected by heat that is being intensified by climate change. Heatwaves disrupt health, weaken social systems and trigger cascading failures in water, food and electrical and transport infrastructure; in Iraq (2022 library photo at left) and elsewhere, studies have detected climate fingerprints on multiplying dust storms. The new report includes vital public health messaging on heat exhaustion, heatstroke and sunstroke.
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.@RedCross opens shelters (pictured) & helps families reconnect after 'Flash Flood Alley' in Texas hit by extreme rain & floods unfamiliar even there; @RCClimate's @liz_stephens & @wxpizza ask where this latest devastating extreme event leaves us - http://bit.ly/4lheCZq
Our hearts are with those impacted by Hill Country flooding. The Red Cross is on the ground offering support. If you're struggling, you're not alone—help is available 24/7. Call/text the Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
These incredible high schoolers are stepping up for our service members! Fourteen Red Cross Clubs across Central California joined forces to collect donations and assemble 150 comfort kits for members of the military.
Each kit was thoughtfully packed with household essentials,…
Partnership call
Pathways2Resilience
Are you concerned about the impacts of the climate crisis in your city or region? Do you want to collaborate with your local government and benefit from the latest guidance on climate finance and adaptation? The second call for grants of up to 210,000 euros under the Pathways2Resilience programme that National Societies can join in consortia with their local authorities is now open until 20 August. P2R is an EU-funded programme supporting more than 100 regions and communities across Europe over five years, inviting them to develop visions of a climate-resilient future, and the Climate Centre is a key partner.
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