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France and Catalonia face extreme heat and economic strain

25 clusters · 215 sources · last updated

Latest: France records hottest summer ever amid heatwaves and wildfires

The summer of 2026 was recorded as the hottest since 1900, with an average temperature of 24.1°C. The season was defined by three major heatwaves totaling 53 days and a significant drought, with precipitation levels 40%

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Extreme heat and shifting weather in MENA

85 clusters · 154 sources · last updated

Latest: Egypt weather: Gradual temperature drop expected amid summer heat

Weather patterns across North Africa and the Middle East continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and intense storm activity. In Morocco, an orange-level weather alert remains in effect as heatwaves driven by hot, dry

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European public space closures due to severe weather

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: European cities close parks and forests amid severe storm warnings

Authorities in various European regions have implemented closures of public green spaces, forests, and parks in response to severe weather alerts. In late July 2026, eastern France saw restrictions including the closur

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France heatwave drives drownings, fires, outages

47 clusters · 158 sources · last updated

Latest: Severe storms cause widespread damage and power outages in France

The June‑July heatwave in France has continued to claim lives and strain resources. By 13 July the Ministry of Sports recorded 142 drownings since 19 June, up from 131 earlier in the week, with more than half occurring a

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