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2026 European Heatwave Persists, Impacts Widen

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Latest: Europe faces record heatwave and accelerating drought

The mid‑2026 heatwave continues to set temperature records across Europe. Central‑north Italy is again facing daytime highs of 40‑41 °C, with the African‑origin anticyclone driving a prolonged ridge and “tropical nights”

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European heatwave driven by Olaf deepens

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Latest: Heatwave across Europe as high‑pressure Olaf drives record temps, wildfires and climate shelters

The high‑pressure ridge “Olaf” remains entrenched over central Europe, keeping daytime temperatures above 35 °C across Germany and neighbouring states. New forecasts for the coming days project peaks of 37‑40 °C in Bavar