Heatwave shatters records across Europe, disrupts transport and strains hospitals

Europe is in the grip of an intense heat wave, with record breaking temperatures spreading from west to east across the continent. According to France 24, the extreme heat has disrupted transportation networks and stretched hospital capacity from Denmark through Switzerland and Germany. The event underscores a troubling trend: summer heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe across Europe as the climate continues to warm.

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