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China issues first national drought alert as heatwave persists
An estimated 66 rivers across 34 counties in southwestern region of Chongqing have dried up, China state media reports. Parts of China are in the grips of a record-breaking heatwave that’s lasted more than two months, the longest since record began. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Chongqing, China. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check…
Europe heatwave: France and Germany deal with aftermath of extreme heat – BBC News
Much of Europe is baking in record heat, which has exposed riverbeds and triggered restrictions on water use in many areas. Water levels in the key German river the Rhine have stabilised after dropping dramatically during a drought in the area. Officials in France have said a major fire in the south-west has been brought under control, meaning 8,000 people can return to their homes….
Heatwave forces canals to close across the UK – BBC News
Canals across the UK have been forced to close, with the heatwave and a lack of rain said to be to blame. In what is usually the busiest time of year on the waterways, partial closures are having an impact on the boating holiday and tourism trade. The lack of water is also having an impact on those who live in houseboats, with some left…
China beats record heatwave with water mahjong and pools of ice
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube China has been experiencing an intense heatwave for 64 days, making it the longest since records began in 1961, according to state media. Temperatures have consistently hit above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) in the city of Chongqing in the week of August 17, 2022. Water parks have become a popular destination to spend time under the…
Intense European heatwave parches France's 'garden' Loire Valley – BBC News
The Loire Valley is known as “the Garden of France” – but the garden is withering in intensely hot weather. France’s worst drought since records began has turned lush vegetation into arid fields of brown crops, shrivelling under what is now the fourth heatwave of the year. There are warnings of a “disaster” if it doesn’t rain soon. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #LoireValley #France #BBCNews
Drought officially declared in parts of England during UK heatwave – BBC News
A drought has been declared in many parts of England following the driest July in the country since 1935. It means water companies can begin announcing stricter measures to conserve supplies. A four-day extreme heat amber warning is in place for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures forecast to hit 37C (99F), and the Met Office is warning there is an “exceptional” risk of…
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