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Europe heatwave fuels wildfires in Portugal, France and Spain – BBC News
A heatwave is fuelling wildfires in Portugal, France and Spain. Around 3,500 firefighters in Portugal are battling dozens of blazes, as temperatures break records in various parts of the country. Heatwaves have become more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting because of climate change. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Europe #BBCNews
Dangerous Europe heatwave causes health warnings – BBC News
Temperatures across Europe have caused governments to issue health warnings. Portugal and Spain have seen heat rise well above 40C (104F), and in the UK, the government has issued an extreme weather notice. Experts say heatwaves are becoming more frequent and extreme because of climate change. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Europe #BBCNews
Japan swelters in its worst heatwave ever recorded – BBC News
Japan is sweltering in its worst heatwave since records began in 1875. The blistering heat has drawn official warnings of a looming power shortage, and led to calls for people to conserve energy where possible. But the government is still advising people to use air conditioning to avoid heatstroke as cases of hospitalisation rise with the heat. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Japan #BBCNews
Heatwave grips France, UK, Spain as temperatures rise
Parts of Europe are experiencing their hottest early summer temperatures in decades, with scientists blaming climate change. In Spain, temperatures have climbed above 40 degrees. and Southern England has issued a heat alert. Al Jazeera’s @Neave Barker reports from London, UK. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish…
Iraqis get creative to survive 50°C weather amid severe heatwave at the start of summer
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Temperatures in some parts of Iraq have soared to 50°C (122°F) in the first week of June 2022. People have resorted to various means of cooling off under the extreme temperatures, including by taking a dip in Baghdad’s Tigris River or by setting up misting fans on streets and buying bottled water in bulk. Parts of…