Workers toil in searing temperatures topping 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in order to make a living

Temperatures and humidity will rise and stay high until Monday at least; officials urge public to take extra care outside

Country's health ministry warns of potential increase in heat exhaustion as Iranian cities sizzle under 40°C (104°F) temperatures

Tehran sees temperatures of 38° C (100.4° F) as meteorologists predict the mercury will climb even higher during the rest of the week

Desert destination forecast to hit all-time record high of 117 degrees Fahrenheit this weekend, with nearly a third of Americans under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings

Health Ministry warns public to stay in cool environments, drink lots of water and avoid physical exertion

Temperatures expected to rise above 35 degrees Celsius throughout the eastern part of the country

Peak to come Thursday, with 33°C in Tel Aviv, 37°C in Jerusalem; electricity management company presents plan to avoid repeat of June blackouts

After estimated 300,000 homes lose power, Electric Corp blames management firm for failing to prepare, latter blames weather, malfunctions, and minister points to last government

Temperatures reach as high as 111.2°F with wind speeds reaching nearly 30 mph, as authorities scramble to prevent civilian harm and major property damage