European heat wave

Late June heatwave kills more than 10,000 in Europe; scientists blame human-caused climate change

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Late June heatwave kills more than 10,000 in Europe; scientists blame human-caused climate change

More than 10,000 deaths were recorded across Europe during a record-breaking heat wave that swept across the continent’s western regions in late June, official mortality data cited by Reuters showed.Figures released by EuroMOMO, a mortality monitoring network backed by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), show … Read more

European heatwave: Watch: Europe’s record heatwave melts French roads, bends German tram tracks

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European heatwave: Watch: Europe's record heatwave melts French roads, bends German tram tracks

European infrastructure hit hard by heatwave Europe’s infrastructure is struggling amid an intense heatwave that has seen record-breaking temperatures sweep across the continent, melting roads, buckling tram tracks and disrupting transport networks, according to reports and videos shared online. Extreme weather has damaged highways, delayed trains, strained power grids, and overwhelmed hospitals. Temperatures in many … Read more

European heat wave: European heat wave turns deadly, death toll exceeds 1,000 in France

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European heat wave: European heat wave turns deadly, death toll exceeds 1,000 in France

File photo: People spray water to cool down at the Eiffel Tower in Paris (Photo source – Associated Press) The death toll in France has increased by about 1,000 more than expected since a record heat wave swept much of Western Europe on June 24, with the vast majority of victims aged 65 and older, … Read more

Swiss glaciers: Climate crisis worsens extreme heat in Europe, Swiss glaciers shrink

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Swiss glaciers: Climate crisis worsens extreme heat in Europe, Swiss glaciers shrink

File photo: Swiss glaciers will lose a lot of ice this year Switzerland’s glaciers are set to lose significant amounts of ice this year as an ongoing European heatwave accelerates melting, with the country expected to see a “glacier loss day” on Monday, the second-earliest date on recordThis milestone marks the moment when all the … Read more

Nuclear power plants shut down, Eiffel Tower closed, 40 people drowned: Europe’s heat wave crisis deepens

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Nuclear power plants shut down, Eiffel Tower closed, 40 people drowned: Europe's heat wave crisis deepens

An unbearable heatwave has swept across Europe, with 40 people drowning in France. At least 40 people have drowned in France over the past five days as much of Europe has been hit by a severe heat wave, with most of the victims being young people swimming in unsupervised areas, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said … Read more

European heat wave: Heatwave over Europe brings travel disruption, health alerts, wildlife stress

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European heat wave: Heatwave over Europe brings travel disruption, health alerts, wildlife stress

Heat over Europe brings travel chaos, health alerts, wildlife stress A severe heatwave intensified across much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius, triggering health warnings, transport disruptions and growing concerns about the impact on wildlife and public safety.The heat wave coincides with the summer solstice on June 21, raising concerns about … Read more

Europe hit by record May heatwave; 7 dead in France

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Europe hit by record May heatwave; 7 dead in France

Western Europe was hit by an unseasonal heatwave on Tuesday, with record-breaking temperatures sweeping across the continent.According to the weather agency, a “heat dome” carried warm air from North Africa and trapped it under a high-pressure system over western Europe, causing temperatures well above normal averages for May. In France, at least seven people have … Read more