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Deadly Heatwave Across Europe Sparks Wildfires and Shuts Nuclear Plant
- Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave in early July 2025 causing wildfires, infrastructure strain, and multiple deaths across several countries.
- The heatwave results from climate change, which has doubled Europe's warming rate since the 1980s and increased drought and wildfire risks.
- Wildfires in Türkiye, Greece, and parts of Austria forced tens of thousands to evacuate and damaged hundreds of homes, while Switzerland's Beznau nuclear plant shut one reactor and reduced the other to 50% capacity to protect the river ecosystem.
- Authorities are issuing heatwave warnings, managing risks related to water scarcity and wildfires, and encouraging the expansion of urban vegetation, as shaded locations can significantly reduce temperatures and help alleviate the effects of extreme heat.
- This heatwave highlights urgent needs for proactive preparedness, investment in early warning systems, and climate adaptation to reduce future human tolls and infrastructure disruptions.
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Wildfires rage and rivers recede as Europe bakes in early summer heat waves
Europe is currently in the grip of an intense early summer heat wave, with temperatures soaring to record highs across the continent, leading to at least eight fatalities and widespread disruption. As of Friday, the scorching conditions have triggered
The heat wave that swept across Europe in recent days broke records in many places. Temperatures in late June and early July exceeded 40°C in many countries. However, absolute records were not set.
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milletnews.comRed Cross urges Europe to act as deadly heat wave, wildfires intensify
'Heatwaves and wildfires are no longer isolated events; they are becoming new reality for millions across Europe,' says IFRC regional director for Europe IFRC underlines urgent need to shift from reactive response to proactive preparedness - Anadolu Ajansı
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