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Thursday, Jun 25, 2026

Deadly “Omega” Heatwave Paralyzes Western Europe as Temperatures Exceed 44°C and Infrastructure Struggles Under Extreme Heat

A record-breaking heatwave across Western Europe has killed dozens of people, forced school closures, disrupted grain harvests, and pushed electricity grids under severe pressure as temperatures climbed above 44°C in parts of France, while Italy issued maximum health alerts across 16 cities.
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