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Netherlands records first regional super heatwave since 2020 as Ell hit 30.4 °C

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Netherlands records first regional super heatwave since 2020 as Ell hits 30.4 °C

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ABC News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark

DutchNews.nl

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· Jun 22, 2026

Netherlands braced for hottest days of the year

The Netherlands is heading into its hottest spell of the year so far, with temperatures in the south forecast to...

The Watchers

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· Jun 24, 2026

Extreme heat spreads across Europe as WMO warns of expanding impacts on millions

Extreme heat continued to spread across Europe on June 24, 2026, prompting widespread red alerts and health warnings across Europe. The prolonged heatwave driven by a strong upper-level ridge is affecting much of Western, Central, and Southern Europe, with temperatures forecast to remain 3 to 10°C (5.4 to 18°F) above seasonal averages and locally exceed 40°C (104°F) through the end of June. Source

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 27, 2026

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark.

Daily Mirror

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· Jun 25, 2026

European heatwave death toll soars to the HUNDREDS as countries burn and mercury hits scorching 44C

The searing heat has scorched temperature records across Europe this week, with the continent experiencing one of the most intense and dangerous heatwaves in recent memory

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 1, 2026

With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather

Temperatures reached more than 44C (111F) in south-west France this week and 40C (104F) in Paris. Across Europe, the average high temperature has hit the late 30s, almost 20 degrees above average for June. The current heatwave has been unusual in that temperatures have soared in northerly areas. Yet the expectation among meteorologists is that regular patterns [] The post With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

Europe hit by severe heatwave as temperatures top 40°C

Europe, June 22 (SANA) A major heatwave is sweeping across Europe, pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several countries and prompting health alerts, school closures and emergency measures, officials said Monday. In France, three people have died from heat-related complications, while around 2,700 schools have been closed or adjusted their schedules amid soaring temperatures. []

ArcaMax

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· Jun 25, 2026

Heat wave breaks French and UK records as temperatures soar

The heat wave baking western Europe broke records in the U.K. and France, as the region faces another day of soaring temperatures. The U.K. recorded its hottest June day on Wednesday, with daytime highs hitting 36.1C (97F) in Gosport in southern ...

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Temperatures soar across Europe

Temperatures are set to climb across Europe, with a projected 104 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of France, while Northern Europe including Belgium and the UK are expecting temperatures over 86 Fahrenheit and even hotter in the coming days, as seen in a graphic. The heat surge ‌on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions, prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. #europe #heatwave #france #italy #belgium #climatechange

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

Europe hits 40 degrees Celsius as heatwave threatens tourism industry, wildlife

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. The heat surge on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of ‌extreme conditions. After several days of temperatures above 35 degrees,...

UrduPoint

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· Jun 29, 2026

Record-breaking heat spreads through Europe

Record-breaking heat spreads through Europe

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor

PARIS: Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the E...

MIT Technology Review

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· Jun 26, 2026

Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.

It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weather app on my phone confirmed, it felt like 39 °C. It’s frightening that we are seeing such temperatures in

Interaksyon

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· Jun 29, 2026

Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?

Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles a deadly heatwave. On Tuesday and Wednesday, France endured its hottest days in history, with western regions reaching highs of between 39°C and 43°C. Wednesday was the United Kingdom’s warmest June day on record, with the mercury climbing to 36.1°C. And according to early [] The post Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe? appeared first on Interaksyon.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Western Europe Records Hottest June on Record

Brussels, July 09 (QNA) - The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said that Western Europe recorded its warmest June on record, as a new heatwave grips the continent.

DNyuz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month, scientists said Thursday, as a long heat wave toppled records across France, Britain, Spain and other countries. On average, June temperatures across Western Europe were 3.05 degrees Celsius, or 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit, above their normal levels from the past few decades, according to Copernicus, the []

The Local France

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· Jul 10, 2026

Which parts of France face the highest temperatures this weekend?

As the heatwave continues over France, where are temperatures expected to be the highest?

ABC News: Health

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· Jun 23, 2026

How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe's baking temperatures

Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 24, 2026

Europe's heatwave sets new fatal records

Paris, June 24: Europe on Tuesday braced for more extreme weather as a deadly heatwave threatened fresh temperature reco...

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 27, 2026

Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar

A deadly heatwave continued sweeping across Western Europe on Saturday, with Germany and Italy facing scorching temperatures as the extreme weather moved eastward after exceeding 40°C in several countries. Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all recorded unusually high June temperatures, while forecasters warned that additional records could be broken as the heat advances toward [] The post Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Central Europe sizzles as records smashed

BERLIN (AP) — Temperatures soared to record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moved to central and eastern parts of the continent. Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in the Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers. Denmark's Meteorological Institute reported a record 37 degrees Celsius in Odum north of Aarhus — the warmest day since records there began in 1874. In Switzerland, a r

The Independent

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· Jun 24, 2026

What is the ‘heat dome’ causing Europe’s record-breaking temperatures?

Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 7, 2026

WHO warns Europe of ‘more deadly weeks’ ahead as new heatwave builds over Atlantic

Portugal and southern Spain are bracing for temperatures of up to 43°C, while Greece is not currently at the centre of the new heat episode but faces a hotter-than-normal July The post WHO warns Europe of ‘more deadly weeks’ ahead as new heatwave builds over Atlantic appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Skift

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· Jun 24, 2026

Heat Wave Hits Some of Europe’s Top Tourist Attractions

Europe faces record-high temperatures just as its peak travel season ramps up.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

What to know about Europe's record heatwave

What to know about Europe's record heatwave

Independent Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

Europe heatwave: Nearly 200 million face extreme temperatures as records tumble

Europe heatwave: Nearly 200 million face extreme temperatures as records tumble

RTÉ News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Western Europe records hottest June as heatwaves surge

Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU's climate monitor has said.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

Where will Europe’s heatwave be most deadly?

We analyse 854 cities to see which will be worst affected

UPI

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· Jun 23, 2026

Europe in grip of deadly heat wave as temperature records for June fall

Europe in grip of deadly heat wave as temperature records for June fall

NewsInEnglish.no

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· Jul 6, 2026

New heat wave on the way

State meteorologists were warning on Monday that another Norwegian-style heat wave was on the way, with temperatures due to hit 30C or more in southern inland areas during the weekend. It’s expected to be warmest in Telemark and Buskerud, where thermometers are likely to rise to 27-28C (around 80F). The warm, dry summer weather isn’t []

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Western Europe records its hottest June on record after heatwave, Copernicus says

Western Europe records its hottest June on record after heatwave, Copernicus says

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 9, 2026

Western Europe Records Its Hottest June Ever as Heatwave Fuels Climate Concerns

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, according to EU climate scientists, after a severe heatwave brought record temperatures, disrupted infrastructure and contributed to thousands of excess deaths. Researchers say climate change is making extreme heat events more frequent and intense. The post Western Europe Records Its Hottest June Ever as Heatwave Fuels Climate Concerns appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

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