Europe’s Scorching Summer Heatwave
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- Published
- June 20, 2026
- Duration
- 1:24
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- Last updated
- Jun 21, 2026
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France is in the grip of a historic heatwave, with 60 departments under orange alerts and temperatures soaring to 42°C—potentially matching the 2003 record. Across Europe, Spain, Portugal, and Germany face scorching conditions, with Spain and Portugal possibly hitting 44°C. Festivals canceled, storms looming, and the UK bracing for amber warnings and trop…
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France is in the grip of a historic heatwave, with 60 departments under orange alerts and temperatures soaring to 42°C—potentially matching the 2003 record. Across Europe, Spain, Portugal, and Germany face scorching conditions, with Spain and Portugal possibly hitting 44°C. Festivals canceled, storms looming, and the UK bracing for amber warnings and tropical nights as humidity climbs. Scientists link this escalating crisis to climate change, warning of health emergencies and economic fallout th
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