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Mediterranean heatwave sparks concern for marine life

A recent heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea has been so severe that scientists are concerned for marine life. The human-induced climate crisis is making marine heatwaves more intense and prolonged,…

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Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months

High temperatures caused 1,180 deaths in Spain in the past two months, a sharp increase from the same period last year, the Environment Ministry said. The vast majority of people…

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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to a rapid scientific analysis published on Wednesday. The study…

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Rising Death Toll as Europe Endures Record-Breaking Summer Heatwave

Four people died in Spain, two in France and two in Italy as an early summer heatwave continued to grip much of Europe on Wednesday, triggering health alerts and forest…

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Spain and England record hottest June ever

Spain and England have recorded their hottest June ever, as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe. Spain's weather service Aemet said the "extremely hot" June - with an average temperature…

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Spain, Serbia and Slovenia register record hot temperatures

A heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures. Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the…

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Dozens hospitalised as heatwave descends on North America

Dozens of people have been hospitalised for heat-related illnesses as the summer's first major heat wave descends on eastern North America. More than 150 people fell ill at an outdoor…

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Heatwave expected to grip Italy for another week

Italy will be gripped by a heatwave for another seven days before a developing system in the Atlantic makes its way to the country, lowering temperatures, meteorologist Lorenzo Tedici of…

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A growing number of Italian cities are under red heat alert

The number of Italian cities on red heat alert, when even the young and healthy are advised to stay out of the sun, is set to rise from 14 Sunday…

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Extreme heatwave blankets Southern Europe

Extreme heat is blanketing Spain and parts of southern Europe as sea temperatures soar in parts of the Mediterranean. Spain is set to exceed 40C (104F) in the region near…

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China records hottest month in recent history

China had its hottest month in observed modern history in July, Chinese state media reported, mirroring record hot weather seen around the world last month. Temperatures averaged 23.21 degrees Celsius…

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Wildfires rage in Spain as heatwave peaks

Hundreds of firefighters backed up by waterbomber aircraft sought to contain two wildfires that have raged since Tuesday in eastern Spain, and much of the rest of the country is…

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13 major Italian cities on red alert as heatwave to worsen

The heatwave gripping Italy is set to intensify on Tuesday with 13 major cities on red alert, the health ministry warned on Monday.While only six major urban centres on Sunday…

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Extreme heat: How does it affect medicines and those taking them?

The world just experienced the hottest day on record and prolonged heat waves have become more common due to climate change, conditions that can alter medications and their effects on…

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UN demands action on extreme heat

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for countries to address the urgency of the extreme heat epidemic, fueled by climate change - days after the world registered its hottest day…

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Morocco Heatwave: 21 Dead as Temperatures Soar to 48C

A heatwave in Morocco has killed at least 21 people in a 24-hour period in the central city of Beni Mellal, the health ministry revealed. The meteorology department said soaring…

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Number of Italian cities on heatwave red alert rises to 17; One-year-old girl dies forgotten in car

The long heatwave Italy is enduring is set to intensify, with the number of major cities on red alert rising from 13 on Thursday to 17 on Friday.When an area…

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Spain warns workers of heat risks as summer’s first heatwave looms

Spain will suffer its first heatwave of the summer starting on Thursday, the meteorology service AEMET said, as the government kicked off on Wednesday a heat risk awareness campaign for…

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Southern Europe bakes under heat wave

The Italian health ministry placed 12 cities under the most severe heat warning Tuesday as a wave of hot air from Africa baked southern Europe and the Balkans and sent…

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Heat alert for 17 Italian cities this weekend

An orange heat alert has been issued for 17 cities across the country this weekend as the mercury is set to rise above 40 degrees C amid the return of…

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Millions sweltering under extreme heat worldwide as summer arrives

Dangerous heatwaves are scorching cities on four continents as the Northern Hemisphere marks the first day of summer, a sign that climate change may again bring about record-breaking heat that…

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People in Serbia, Montenegro advised to shelter indoors from heatwave

People braving scorching temperatures sought relief in Belgrade's Ada Ciganlija lake, fountains and cafes on Thursday while the Serbian government ordered employers to protect outdoor workers from the heatwave. Meteorologists…

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A deadly heatwave in India claims more lives

A severe heatwave sweeping India has killed at least five people this week in the capital, New Delhi, the Times of India newspaper said on Wednesday, following the hottest night…

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Italy in the grip of heatwave, heat alert issued for 11 Italian cities.

Italy is currently on alert due to a heatwave large part of the country. On Wednesday, the cities hit most by the heat will be Rome and 10 other cities.…

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Greece closes more ancient tourist sites as heatwave persists

Greece shut more ancient tourist sites in Athens on Thursday and elderly people took refuge at designated air-conditioned spots as the first heatwave of the summer persisted for a third…

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China hit by searing temperatures as Asia braces for extreme summer

Temperatures are hitting record highs in parts of north and central China this week while a severe drought in the east is also threatening crops, as countries across Asia brace…

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Greece Braces for First Heatwave of the Season

Greece will endure a three-day heatwave starting Tuesday with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), the country’s civil protection minister said Monday, warning of a high wildfire risk. The…

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France issues ‘red alert’ over heatwave in south

France has issued a "red alert" for four southern regions amid a spell of excessively hot weather, with temperatures expected to peak at 41 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit) in…

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Europe’s 2022 summer heat record not a ‘one-off’ -WMO, EU report

Europe's summer last year was the hottest on record and caused thousands of deaths, a joint report by World Meteorological Organization and European Union scientists confirmed, while warning that such…

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Europe’s heatwave may have caused more than 20,000 ‘excess’ deaths

Nov 24 (Reuters) - Summer heatwaves in France, Germany, Spain and Britain led to more than 20,000 "excess" deaths, a report compiling official figures said on Thursday. Temperatures hit nearly 40 degrees…

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Italy braced for another heatwave

After a short period of respite, Italy is braced for another heat wave that is forecast to hit the country on Thursday. It is the latest in a long series…

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Firefighters scramble to put out flames in heatwave-hit Portugal, Spain

OURÉM, Portugal, (Reuters) - Several wildfires swept across Portugal's central region, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of locals as firefighters struggled to put out flames at a time the country is battling…

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Spain swelters as temperatures reach 43C in second heatwave

MADRID (Reuters) - Spaniards stayed in the shade in parks, headed for the beach or sipped iced drinks to tackle stifling temperatures as high as 43C (110F), as the country…

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UK heatwave alert issued

Parts of the UK are predicted to experience a heatwave over the next few days, the Met Office has said. Southern and eastern areas will see consistently high temperatures over…

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Japanese asked to save power as country’s east sizzles

TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - The highest temperatures for the season since record-keeping began have scorched much of eastern Japan for a week, prompting the government to ask citizens to cut power…

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Wildfire rages near Athens, threatens homes

ATHENS (Reuters) - A wildfire raged on the outskirts of Athens on Saturday, threatening homes and power lines, a fire brigade official said. Fanned by strong winds, the fire quickly…

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Spain swelters as temperatures soar above May average

MADRID, May 21 (Reuters) - People waved fans, glugged water and splashed themselves at fountains in Spain on Saturday as the country sweltered under unseasonably high temperatures pushing close to…

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Tunis hit record 49C in heat wave

TUNIS (Reuters) - A heat spike across northern Tunisia caused record temperatures on Tuesday including a sweltering 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) in the capital Tunis, the Meteorological Institute…

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Greek PM approves 500 million euro budget for wildfire relief, reforestation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday he had approved a supplemental budget of 500 million euros ($587 million) to fund relief and compensation for people who have lost…

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Koala stops cyclist for water as heatwave strikes South Australia mi

A thirsty koala suffering under the soaring temperatures in South Australia was helped out by a group of cyclists who stopped to offer it a drink from their water bottles. A video…

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France: Record heatwaves caused death of over 1,400 people

Record heatwaves in June and July caused the deaths of 1,435 people in France this year, according to the country's health minister Agnès Buzyn. Speaking on French radio, Buzyn said…

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July was the hottest month ever recorded

United States government scientists confirmed that July was the hottest month on record, edging out the previous record-holder, July 2016. The most unusual average temperatures took place in Alaska, western…

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Red alert for 11 Italian cities as heatwave peaks

The heatwave Italy is currently enduring is set to peak on Monday, with 11 cities being put on the health ministry's maximum, red alert for heat. The cities are Bolzano,…

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Greece expected to be hit by new heatwave

Temperatures in Greece are expected to rise gradually over the weekend with meteorologists expecting a new heatwave by the weekend which could possibly last through August 15th. The Hellenic National…

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July was the warmest month ever recorded worldwide

July this year was the warmest month ever recorded worldwide, satellite data has confirmed. BBC reports that the assessment was carried out by researchers at the EU's Copernicus Climate Change…

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Photo story: The Heatwave across Europe

A handout photo made available by the European Space Agency (ESA) shows a map generated using the Copernicus Sentinel-3's Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer of an extreme heatwave that…

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Paris authorities see trees as solution to excessive heat

As Paris goes through record temperatures due to the current heatwave, Paris authorities have been implementing a strategy to use increased vegetation to beat the urban heat effect caused by…

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More records broken across Europe in current heatwave

A dangerously intense heatwave across much of Europe continued to grip most of Western Europe with higher temperatures registered Thursday after already breaking records in several countries this week On…

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Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands recorded their highest ever temperatures

Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands have recorded their highest ever temperatures, in a heatwave searing Western Europe. The Belgian town of Kleine Brogel hit 39.9C, the hottest since 1833. The…

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Five Italian cities put on maximum alert due to the heat

The highest level of warning for high temperatures has been issued Wednesday for five Italian cities: Bolzano, Brescia, Florence, Perugia and Turin. The alert issued by the health ministry will…

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Heatwave prompts Belgium’s railways to take special measures

As Europe once more is in the grip of another heatwave, Belgium’s railway authorities are taking no chances: the current heatwave has prompted both Infrabel and the SNCB to take…

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France braces itself for another heatwave

France is bracing itself for another heatwave this week as its national weather service revised the country's all-time record-high temperature to 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees F), which was recorded…

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U.S. heat wave breaks records and makes way to storms

The heat wave, which has blanketed about a third of the population of the United States in recent days, is due to recede on Monday in a burst of thunderstorms…

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North America in the grip of a dangerous heatwave

Extremely hot weather has started to hit most of the United States, with temperatures set to peak over the weekend, meteorologists say. The heatwave could affect about 200 million people…

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Photo Story: ‘Excessive Heat Watch’ has been issued for the Washington

Julissa Hernandez (L) and Kuna Malik Hamad (R) stay cool while practicing their Brazilian dancing under a fountain on the Georgetown Waterfront in Washington, DC, USA. An 'Excessive Heat Watch'…

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Heatwave…in Alaska

The state of Alaska in the United States more commonly associated with cold weather is currently passing through a heatwave. Weather forecasters says it’s only getting hotter over the…

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Heatwave alert for Paris withdrawn

Paris authorities on Monday morning announced that they had removed the amber-level heatwave alert that had been declared for the French capital since June 23. Paris had been spared…

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