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UK Faces 50% Chance of Another 40°C Day in Next 12 Years

The UK faces a 50% chance of another 40°C day in the next 12 years due to climate change, following its first recorded instance in July 2022; this increased risk necessitates adaptation strategies to mitigate impacts on health, infrastructure, and the environment.

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Spain Faces 60% Chance of Record-Breaking Summer Heat

Spain's national weather agency predicts a 60% chance of a hotter-than-average summer (June-August) following the hottest May on record, with temperatures reaching 40.7°C in some areas; this trend aligns with the IPCC's warnings on human-caused climate change exacerbating extreme heat.

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Flash Floods Hit Britain Amid Heatwave and Drought

Intense thunderstorms and flash flooding hit parts of Britain on Friday, the hottest day of 2025 (29°C), following the declaration of drought in Yorkshire due to the driest spring in over a century, causing travel chaos and potential health risks.

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NS Strike Disrupts Netherlands, Oerol Festival Begins, Israel Strikes Iran".

A nationwide NS train strike in the Netherlands disrupts travel; the Oerol open-air theater festival begins on Terschelling; Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting nuclear facilities and military leaders; and most Dutch municipalities lack heat plans despite rising temperatures.

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Heatwave and Severe Thunderstorms Predicted for the Netherlands

A heatwave will hit the Netherlands, with temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius in the south, accompanied by high humidity and pollen. Severe thunderstorms are predicted for Thursday evening in Zeeland, Brabant, and Zuid-Holland, prompting a code yellow warning from the KNMI due to potential heav...

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Dutch Running Events Modified Due to Extreme Heat

Due to extreme heat, the Rijsserbergloop running event in Rijssen was canceled, while the Hoek van Holland half marathon was shortened to 10km; this follows recent heatstroke deaths at similar events.

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Scotland's Potential Heatwave This Week

A heatwave is possible in Scotland from Thursday to Saturday, with temperatures potentially reaching 27°C in Aberdeenshire and around 25-26°C in the Central Lowlands, but cooler conditions are expected by Sunday. The current warmest day of the year was June 13th with 25.7°C recorded at Lossiemouth, ...

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Portugal Launches Nationwide Wildfire Prevention Inspections

Portugal's GNR initiated nationwide inspections on Monday, enforcing a land-clearing mandate to prevent wildfires, with fines up to €5,000 for individuals and €60,000 for companies for non-compliance, following an extension due to rain and ahead of an impending heatwave.

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Severe Weather Warning: Extreme Heat and Thunderstorms in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland

The German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts extreme heat up to 35°C and severe thunderstorms with heavy rain (up to 40 liters/sq m), hail (up to 2 cm), and winds up to 100 km/h in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland this weekend, potentially causing flooding in Saarland.

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Netherlands: Most Municipalities Lack Local Heat Plans Amid Rising Heatwave Risk

A report by the Red Cross reveals that only 90 of 342 Dutch municipalities have a local heat plan to address the increasing threat of extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change, leaving vulnerable populations at risk; while a national plan shows a decrease in heat-related deaths.

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Bavarian Cities Tackle Extreme Heat with Varying Success

Bavarian municipalities are implementing heat protection plans in response to rising temperatures, with measures ranging from interactive maps of cooling stations in Munich to a heat hotline for seniors in Nuremberg; however, funding limitations hinder progress.

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12 Million Germans Face Extreme Urban Heat Stress

A study by the German Environmental Aid (DUH) reveals that over 12 million people in 190 German cities face extreme heat stress, with 31 cities receiving a 'red card' for high vulnerability due to high temperatures, excessive concrete, and limited green spaces; Mannheim had the highest value.

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