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'Ditch your routine' warning as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its toll

A deadly heatwave is affecting Western Europe, causing record temperatures and dozens of deaths. Authorities in France and Britain have urged citizens to abandon their normal routines to stay safe. The heat has disrupted power supplies and forced the closure of schools and cultural sites.

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France raised its health alert to the highest level as the heatwave shifts east.

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  1. Europe Faces Deadly Record Heatwave and Heat Dome

    A deadly heatwave is affecting Western Europe, causing record temperatures and dozens of deaths. Authorities in France and Britain have urged citizens to abandon their normal routines to stay safe. The heat has disrupted power supplies and forced the closure of schools and cultural sites.

    What's confirmed:

    • France and Britain warned citizens to ditch their routines on Thursday, June 25.
    • The heatwave has caused dozens of deaths and disrupted power supplies.
    • Record high temperatures for June were reached in Britain and Switzerland on Thursday.
    • France experienced a second premature heatwave in less than a month.
    • The heatwave has led to the closure of schools and cultural institutions.
    • France reached 45 degrees Celsius and the UK expected 40 degrees Celsius.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Experts say long-term warming is amplifying the heatwave rather than El Nino.
    • France's current heat is worse than a dire 2050 scenario.
    confidence 90%