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Germany: Brief Heatwave to End with Severe Thunderstorms

Germany faces a short-lived heatwave peaking at 35°C in the southwest this weekend, ending with severe thunderstorms and flash flood warnings from the DWD, causing a less dramatic temperature drop compared to Pentecost.

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Greenland Ice Melt Accelerates Amidst Record Heatwave

An unprecedented heatwave in Greenland and Iceland caused the Greenland ice sheet to melt 17 times faster than average, impacting indigenous communities, infrastructure, and contributing significantly to rising sea levels; May 2024 was the second warmest globally.

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Record Warm May 2025 Exacerbates European Drought

May 2025 was the second warmest May on record globally, following the record-breaking May 2024, causing unusual drought in Northwest Europe with below-average rainfall across much of Northern and Central Europe, impacting agriculture and the economy.

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India Heatwave: Temperatures Soar, Health Concerns Rise

A record-breaking heatwave in northern India, with temperatures exceeding 47°C (117°F), is causing widespread health concerns and straining the power grid; last year's heatwave resulted in over 100 deaths and 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases.

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German Guide Targets Heatwave Risks for Women

Germany launches a communication guide to address the disproportionate impact of heatwaves on women's health, focusing on practical advice for daily life and advocating for better resource allocation and employer compliance to protect vulnerable groups.

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German Cities Combat Heat-Related Deaths with Proactive Urban Planning

German cities like Karlsruhe, Dresden, and Düsseldorf are implementing various heat mitigation strategies, including improved urban planning, increased access to water fountains, and building renovations, in response to approximately 3,000 heat-related deaths annually in Germany.

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May 2025: Second-Hottest May on Record Globally

Globally, May 2025 was the second-hottest May on record, with an average temperature of 15.79°C (0.53°C above the 1991-2020 average), driven by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions; this follows a trend of unusually warm months and years, with regional variations including below-average temperature...

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Pacific Northwest Breaks Heat Records Amidst Heat Dome

A record-breaking heatwave, caused by a heat dome, is impacting the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures reaching the high 90s and low 100s, breaking records in Seattle and raising concerns about wildfires and cold-water fatalities.

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Hesse Braces for Heatwave Amidst Dry Spell and Cautious Economic Outlook

A heatwave is set to hit Hesse, Germany, from Thursday, with temperatures reaching up to 33 degrees Celsius, prompting warnings about high UV levels and the opening of all city swimming pools and 54 lakes. The hospitality sector, however, anticipates a decline in consumer spending.

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Germany Faces Short-Lived Heatwave

Germany's first heatwave of 2024 is expected mid-week, reaching over 30 degrees Celsius in the south, while the north remains cooler with rain. The hot spell is predicted to be short, with temperatures decreasing by the weekend.

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Saxony Cities Tackle Rising Temperatures with Varied Heat Mitigation Plans

Leipzig adopted a heat action plan with 14 new measures to address heat stress, while Dresden developed a heat handbook and Chemnitz is developing its plan, reflecting varied approaches to urban heat mitigation across Saxony.

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UK Records Warmest and Driest Spring on Record

The UK recorded its warmest spring on record in 2025, surpassing the 2024 record, and its driest spring in over 50 years, receiving only slightly more than half the expected rainfall; this follows a trend of increasingly extreme weather patterns linked to climate change.

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