Europe’s May Heatwave Hits Record Highs

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Europe is baking under record-breaking May heatwaves, with London and Paris hitting 35°C and 33°C respectively — temperatures normally reserved for late summer. A dangerous heat dome, fueled by climate change, is trapping scorching air across the continent, from Spain’s 38°C Seville to Rome’s 32°C highs. The human toll is mounting: drownings, heat-related…

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Europe is baking under record-breaking May heatwaves, with London and Paris hitting 35°C and 33°C respectively — temperatures normally reserved for late summer. A dangerous heat dome, fueled by climate change, is trapping scorching air across the continent, from Spain’s 38°C Seville to Rome’s 32°C highs. The human toll is mounting: drownings, heat-related deaths, and strain on emergency services as lifeguards and cooling infrastructure lag behind. Commuters battle sweltering trains, firefighters

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