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Record heat in Austria and other parts of Europe contrasts with unusually heavy rain in Vancouver, while Typhoon Dolphin approaches Japan, bringing threats of strong winds and storm surge to Okinawa.
South Korea has recorded its hottest day since meteorological record-keeping began, with temperatures hitting 42.5°C in Yangsan. The extreme heat is part of a global pattern of severe weather, including wildfires in Europe, North Africa, and the western United States.
A record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Western Europe has been linked to dozens of deaths, with temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F) expected to spread into Germany and Poland.
A record-breaking heatwave is gripping Europe, with temperatures in Paris, London, and Madrid exceeding 40°C — hotter than Mecca and Doha. Red alerts are in effect across Britain, France, Spain, and Italy as health and infrastructure risks mount.
A severe heatwave is gripping Europe, breaking June temperature records and causing multiple deaths. France, Spain, and the UK are among the affected nations, with authorities issuing alerts and warning of health risks and infrastructure strain. Climate scientists link the extreme event to climate change, noting such heatwaves are now far more frequent.
About 20 people drowned in France over the weekend as they sought relief from a scorching heatwave in unsupervised waters. The heatwave also broke temperature records across France, Britain, and Spain, prompting red alerts, school closures, and warnings from officials. Scientists attribute the extreme heat to an 'Omega block' weather pattern trapping hot air over Europe.
The UN Secretary-General urges the world to treat El Nino as an urgent climate warning, as the phenomenon has a 90% chance of forming by November, triggering floods, droughts, and heatwaves globally. The WMO warns of increased extreme weather events, while officials highlight risks of wildfires, disease spread, and food price hikes.
Alphonso mango production in India's Maharashtra state has plummeted due to abnormal weather, forcing small growers to source fruit from larger farms to keep their businesses afloat. Farmers like Komal Walke report complete harvest loss, while experts warn climate change threatens the premium mango's global reputation.
Record temperatures have been shattered in Honduras, the United States, and Indonesia, contrasting with hailstones the size of eggs in China and 31 cm of snow in Siberia. Extreme weather events highlight stark regional disparities across the globe this week.
