Tag #Heatwave

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Climate Change Supercharges Nordic Heatwave, Causing Widespread Impacts

A July 2024 heatwave in Scandinavia, supercharged by climate change, caused at least 60 drowning deaths, hospital overcrowding, wildfires, and wildlife impacts, highlighting the escalating risks of global heating and emphasizing that no region is immune.

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Northern Europe's Unprecedented Heatwave: Climate Change's Impact

A July 2024 heatwave in Northern Europe, linked to climate change, caused 22 consecutive days above 30°C in Finland, impacting health, causing wildfires, and disrupting Sami reindeer herding.

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Southern Europe Hit by Extreme Heat, Wildfires; Spain Seeks European Aid

High temperatures (up to 44 degrees Celsius) and wildfires are affecting Southern Europe, leading to regional code red alerts in France and Germany; Spain has requested European assistance to combat numerous fires, while in the Netherlands, a camping restaurant fire caused evacuations.

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UK Pothole Crisis Worsens: 50,000 Breakdowns in July

A 2.1% rise in pothole-related breakdowns to 50,000 incidents in July 2025, reversing earlier improvements and costing an estimated £16.8 billion to repair, highlights the ongoing pothole crisis despite government funding increases and repair campaigns, with heatwaves exacerbating the problem.

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Italian Beach Tourism Suffers 25% Drop as Tourists Flock to Mountains

Due to a 25 percent drop in visitors, high living costs, and record heatwaves, Italian beach tourism is suffering while mountain tourism booms, reaching near record numbers in Trentino with over 10 million visitors.

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Berlin's DRK Launches Mobile Heat Relief Project for Homeless

The German Red Cross (DRK) in Berlin launched a mobile heat relief project for homeless people on June 27th, providing water, hats, and sunscreen at train stations and parks across the city until August 31st, highlighting the increased vulnerability of this population during heatwaves and the challe...

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Record Tropical Nights in Europe Exacerbated by Climate Change

Europe experienced its second-highest number of tropical nights in 2024 due to climate change, with Southern Europe particularly affected, seeing up to 55 more nights than average in some areas; this rise in temperature is causing health problems and sleep disruption.

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French Heatwave Exposes Homeless Vulnerability

A record-breaking heatwave in France, reaching 40°C in Bordeaux, exposes the vulnerability of the homeless population, who face limited access to showers, clean water, and adequate shelter due to understaffed support organizations during the peak summer vacation period. The increasing number of home...

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Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Southwest Germany

The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of extreme heat in southwest Germany, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C (100°F) along the Rhine and 32°C (90°F) elsewhere. Warm nights exacerbate risks, particularly for the elderly. The forecast includes a possibility of thunderstorms on Friday.

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French Heatwaves Cause Surge in Emergency Room Visits

France's second heatwave, starting August 8th, led to over 100 daily emergency visits, mostly among 15-44 year-olds, following a first heatwave causing 480 excess deaths, mostly among those over 75.

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Bavaria Issues Extreme Heat Warnings Amidst High Wildfire Risk

A heatwave in Bavaria, Germany, has prompted extreme heat warnings from the DWD, with temperatures reaching 38°C in the Maintal valley and a high forest fire index leading to increased monitoring and preventative measures.

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Mediterranean Wildfires Kill 21 Amidst Record Heatwave

Heatwave-fueled wildfires in Spain, Greece, and Turkey have killed at least 21 people, destroyed thousands of hectares of land, and forced thousands to evacuate their homes, serving as a stark warning of the climate emergency.

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