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Europe swelters in latest wave of extreme heat

Europe swelters in latest wave of extreme heat

Summary

Europe is experiencing a strong heatwave with many countries seeing temperatures above 35°C (95°F). The heat is causing health problems, including heatstroke in hospitals, and experts link these extreme temperatures to climate change.

Key Facts

  • Millions of people in France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and other countries are facing very hot weather.
  • Temperatures reached over 38°C (100°F) in some places, like west London and Paris.
  • Europe is warming faster than other continents.
  • The heatwave has caused more wildfires and thousands of deaths this summer.
  • Nurses and patients in UK hospitals are struggling with heat exhaustion because of poor cooling.
  • France, Italy, and Spain have issued heatwave alerts for large parts of their populations.
  • Scientists say human-caused climate change is making heatwaves hotter and more common.
  • The UK recorded its hottest day of the year with 38.1°C (100.5°F) in west London.
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