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Europe Braces for Scorching Heatwave, Health Risks Loom

8/2/2025

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Europe is on high alert as a scorching heatwave sweeps in, driven by a powerful high-pressure system from the Iberian Peninsula. Southern Spain could sizzle at a staggering 42°C, with temperatures soaring 10°C above the norm. This intense heat not only threatens public health but also strains power systems, as extreme weather looms over the continent until mid-August.

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Europe is on high alert as a scorching heatwave sweeps in, driven by a powerful high-pressure system from the Iberian Peninsula. Southern Spain could sizzle at a staggering 42°C, with temperatures soaring 10°C above the norm. This intense heat not only threatens public health but also strains power systems, as extreme weather looms over the continent until mid-August.