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Europe heatwave and drought cause deaths, spur summit
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Latest: Europe faces severe economic risks from extreme heat and drought
The summer 2026 heatwave, driven by a persistent African high-pressure system, has intensified a severe drought across Germany and much of Europe. In Germany, flash-drought conditions continue to affect southern and east
UK and Europe face intensifying heatwaves and drought
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Latest: Europe faces extreme heatwave and wildfires
The UK and Europe continue to face intensifying heatwaves and drought. In the UK, the Met Office reports that the summer of 2026 is on track to be the hottest on record. By mid-August, the country recorded its hottest da
Global insured natural disaster losses 2026
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Latest: Global natural catastrophe losses reach $100 billion in H1 2026
In July 2026, major reinsurers and analysts released data detailing a significant decline in global insured natural-disaster losses for the first half of the year. Swiss Re reported a record-high issuance of catastrophe