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South Korea heatwave: record temps, deaths rise, drones used

23 clusters · 58 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea heatwave kills 23, prompts drone warnings and emergency response

The heatwave that began in May has intensified through late July and early August 2026. On July 29 Yangsan recorded 40.3 °C, the highest since systematic observations began, while Busan reached 38.6 °C. A double high‑pre

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Alpine hut water shortage spreads to farms

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

Latest: Alpine drought drives water shortages for farms and mountain huts

The drought that began in early August 2026 continues to strain Alpine water supplies. The German Alpine Club (DAV) and Austrian partners report that most of their 320 high‑altitude huts are still rationing water, chargi

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Switzerland dairy sector stress

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Switzerland sees near‑one‑third rise in cow slaughter amid drought

In late July 2026 Swiss authorities reported a surge of fever, diarrhoea and sharply reduced milk output among dairy cows. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office began investigations, noting no identified pathogen

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