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Western and central Europe is experiencing its hottest and most humid heatwave on record this week, with temperatures that would have been virtually impossible without climate change. The event, running from 26 to 28 June, is expected to cause thousands of deaths.

26. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

High school students in Rueil-Malmaison took their French Bac oral exam on Friday in an underground parking lot because of the heatwave.

Scorching temperatures forced a suspension of qualifying matches at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The electronic line calling system failed amid a red weather warning, halting play during a match between Dan Evans and Tristan Schoolkate.

24. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

The ongoing heatwave is driving electricity prices in Europe to unusual highs. On Wednesday evening, power was traded for nearly 750 euros per megawatt hour.

Et høytrykk fra sør ventes å bringe temperaturer på over 30 grader i det sørøstlige Sverige fra og med torsdag, ifølge SMHI.

21. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Three elderly people died on Sunday in Gironde, probably due to the extreme heat, according to the department prefect.