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What to Know About Heat in Europe This Week

A high-pressure heat dome has brought record-breaking temperatures across Europe, with many areas exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Red alerts have been issued across the continent as millions face oppressive heat. Fatalities have been reported in France, Italy, and Spain.

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Recent reports indicate a rise in heatwave-related deaths in Spain, Italy, and France.

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  1. Record Heatwave Grips Europe Under Heat Dome

    A high-pressure heat dome has brought record-breaking temperatures across Europe, with many areas exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Red alerts have been issued across the continent as millions face oppressive heat. Fatalities have been reported in France, Italy, and Spain.

    What's confirmed:

    • Temperatures in many parts of western Europe have soared above 40 degrees Celsius.
    • A weather system known as a heat dome is causing the extreme temperatures.
    • More than half of France is under red alerts.
    • Temperatures are forecast to reach 44C.
    • Three people have died in France due to the heatwave.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Dozens of people have drowned in France and Germany while seeking relief from the heat.
    • Hundreds of people have died due to the heat dome.
    • More than a dozen cities in Italy are on high alert.
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