Heat wave

Europe’s ‘exceptional’ heat wave closes schools, prompts health alerts – National

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Italy limited work outdoors, France shut schools and Turkey battled wildfires on Tuesday in a European heat wave that meteorologists said was “exceptional” for striking so early this year. Spain confirmed its hottest June on record, while temperatures passed 40 C (104°F) in some of its cities on Tuesday. Likewise, heat scaled to reach 40 … Read more

Early heatwave hits parts of Europe increasing wildfire risks – National

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Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heat waves to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly … Read more