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Europe swelters under deadly ‘Omega’ heatwave, more records broken

A tourist wearing a hat and holding a fan shields herself from the sun under an umbrella as she walks in Florence during a heatwave on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

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More heat records expected as deadly 'Omega' heatwave grips Europe

People cool off in the Trocadero fountain in front of the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise in Paris during a heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 23, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

India urges crop shift for monsoon planting as rains falter

Authorities have identified 315 districts vulnerable to below-normal rainfall, including 111 high-priority areas with limited irrigation coverage.

Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave

Britain's meteorological office has issued an extremely rare red heat warning – only issued once before – for June 24 and 25, as temperatures could soar to 40 deg C.

‘Hell on earth’: French city battles record heat

Tourists protecting themselves from the sun under umbrellas while crossing a street in Paris on June 23.

What is the ‘omega block’ causing Europe’s intense heatwave?

When patterns like omega blocks occur, the resulting heat can be significantly more intense.

Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat

Some people are more vulnerable to excess heat, including young babies and older people.

Almost all of Spain under heat warnings

Large swathes of central and northern Spain were placed under orange alerts, while most of the remainder of the country was covered by yellow warnings.

40 drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave

Much of France was set to experience temperatures around 40 deg C on June 23, forecaster MeteoFrance said.

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