Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave
Summary
Severe thunderstorms with large hailstones have hit parts of Europe during a record heatwave, causing flooding and damage in countries like France, Germany, and Poland. Meanwhile, heavy monsoon rains in Bangladesh have caused deadly floods and landslides, affecting about a million people.Key Facts
- Large hailstones up to 7 cm in diameter fell in southeastern France, damaging cars, buildings, and vineyards.
- Flooding and strong winds caused road and tram closures in Wrocław, Poland, with warnings issued to stay indoors.
- Storms in France were expected to bring 30-50 mm of rain, with some places receiving more.
- In Bangladesh, monsoon rains caused flooding and landslides that killed at least 53 people, including schoolchildren and a teacher.
- About one million people in Bangladesh have been affected, with many living in government shelters.
- Cox’s Bazar refugee settlement in Bangladesh was evacuated due to flooding.
- Chattogram district recorded 412.3 mm of rain in 24 hours, the highest July rainfall in 42 years.
- Bangladesh’s low-lying geography and many rivers increase its risk of flooding during heavy rains.
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