Europe hits 40ºC as heatwave threatens tourism industry, wildlife
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Record-breaking heat prompted France to declare emergency warnings across more than one-third of its departments as temperatures approached or exceeded 40°C, potentially setting a record for June. Authorities restricted alcohol consumption at the Fête de la Musique festival in the alert zones, with some regions canceling the celebration. The extreme temperatures also strained nuclear power plant operations and caused transportation disruptions.
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A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.
The heat surge on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions.
After several days of temperatures above 35 degrees,...
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