Torrential rains fell in the afternoon and evening of September 4, 2024 in Marseille.

This Sunday was the warmest on record in the country. On Saturday also the temperatures climbed to 30 degrees in many places. People took the opportunity to enjoy outdoor sports and visit the countryside on these last summer days.

An Eurowings plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport, France.

A Nouvelair Tunisie plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport, France

The heathlands of the Hoge Veluwe National Park are in full bloom. The blooming purple heather attracts each year lots of tourists, hikers, and families to enjoy this outstanding nature event. This area is a nature reserve of 5000 hectares on the Veluwe in the province of Gelderland, and it's home to a wide diversity of plant and animal species.

Intervention by an Enedis technician on a Linky electricity meter in Marseille, France

Flood affected area in Feni district in Chittagong division, Bangladesh, on August 24, 2024.

Daily life in Srinagar, India

The CMA-CGM Khao Sok leaves Marseille, France

Belfast’s visitor economy has enjoyed continuous growth and improvement since COVID-19, with Visit Belfast’s (Tourism Office of Belfast) three-year Rebuilding City Tourism strategy as a driver in rebooting the tourism sector and returning tourism’s economic impact to pre-pandemic levels.

From August 19 to 20, one of the rarest astronomical phenomena will occur - the Supermoon. The term "supermoon" is used to describe a full moon when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit.

An Air Arabia plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport, France

A heat wave hit Iraq on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius and continuing for several days.

Northern lights and Perseids meteor shower in Vilnius, Lithuania

The passenger cruise ship Island Princess arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Cloudy Morning in Srinagar, India

A huge fire breaks out in the Southern outskirts of Catanzaro, in Calabria (Italy). According to the Director of the Fire Fighters, summer season’s fires increased of 10% compared to last year, requiring high levels of attention.

Marseille and the Bouches-du-Rhône department are placed on orange heatwave alert from August 1, 2024.

The numerous heat waves and the lack of water are causing vegetation to suffer in Marseille and throughout the Bouches-du-Rhône department. This drought, which is gradually decimating Mediterranean vegetation, is also increasing the risk of fires.

Locals and tourists enjoy the sun with the UK set to experience a heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 32 degrees Celsius today. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health warning across all areas of England, except the North East and North West, which will remain in place until Wednesday.

Flooding impacts Philippines after Typhoon Carina

Daily Life in St. Petersburg, Russia

The destroyer Jiaozuo of the Chinese Navy appeared in St. Petersburg and will take part in the Navy parade on July 28.

The main naval parade in honor of Russian Navy Day will take place on July 28 in St. Petersburg.

Locals salvage their belongings after the massive flood in Marikina City, Philippines, July 25, 2024. The Metro Manila in the Philippines was hit by a widespread flood due to enhanced southwest monsoon and Typhoon Gaemi including the Marikina City, which is lying beside the 78 kilometer-river. The city was badly hit by the flood causing the communities in low-lying areas to evacuate.

A Corsair plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport, France.

A plane with its fuel trail passes across the sky with the moon behind it.

A Lufthansa plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport, France

Inspite of the risk of being swept away into the sea, people flock to Marine Drive promenade to enjoy the rain and huge waves crashing on to the road from the Arabian sea ignoring the warning from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the police.

The main naval parade in honor of Russian Navy Day will take place on July 28 in St. Petersburg.

The International Four Days Marches, the world’s biggest multi-day walking event was shortened by 10 km in each distance due to extremely hot temperatures expected on the last day. Also, additional water supplies and medical support were provided for the participants.

The International Four Days Marches (in Dutch 'De Vierdaagse') is the world’s biggest multi-day walking event, and is seen as the prime example of sportsmanship and international bonding between military servicemen and women and civilians from many different countries. This year, because of hot temperatures, all the routes were shorter by 10 km on the last day.

Cloudy Moon in Kashmir

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) reported the first heat wave of the summer, temperatures could exceed 40 degrees in some parts of Spain.

The first heat wave of the summer presents warning notices in some regions of Spain. Temperatures above 40 degrees are expected in most regions of southern Spain. The city of Barcelona is already experiencing a sharp increase in heat, especially in open areas without shade.

Fumes from boats moored in the large port of Marseille are largely responsible for the city's air pollution. Fumes from freight ships using heavy fuel oil as fuel are the main cause of harmful emissions.

Daily life on a summer day in Kashmir, India

The latest Met Office data shows that London has had 86 per cent of its average July rainfall in the first eight days of the month, as a yellow weather warning has been extended for many parts of the UK.

Sunset in Srinagar, India

After respite from hot weather, temperatures rose in Srinagar to settle at 34.2°C with Weatherman forecasting isolated showers across the region.

The Atlantic Geneva arrives in Marseille, France

Hot weather in St. Petersburg, Russia