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  1. A heatwave is causing increased risks of water-related incidents, prompting warnings from the UK Health Security Agency.
  2. Joint heat-health alerts were issued for the UK by the Health Security Agency and Met Office, amid high heat-related mortality rates.
  3. Extreme heatwave is causing alerts that affect parts of specific counties in Europe and England.
  4. Extreme heat causes red alerts in Bologna and disrupts the SNCF rail network, prompting official responses.

A heatwave caused record temperatures above 40°C, leading to red alerts and infrastructure strain across France, Italy, and Germany.

38 reports, 4 independent Updated Jul 4
Gone quiet Reached 11 outlets in its first 24 hours
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A heatwave caused record temperatures above 40°C, leading to red alerts and infrastructure strain across France, Italy, and Germany.

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Italy

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  1. Italy records its highest temperature so far and places Northern and central plains on maximum 'red' health alert due to intense heat.Sub-event
  2. State broadcaster ARD issues warnings regarding the heatwave in Germany.Sub-event
  3. Extreme heat impacts infrastructure and alerts across multiple countries.1 source
  4. Extreme heat causes Beznau nuclear plant to halt operations and authorities deploy water cannons in Berlin.1 source

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Extreme heat causes red alerts in Bologna and disrupts the SNCF rail network, prompting official responses. All 2 developments

Within A heatwave is causing increased risks of water-related incidents, prompting warnings from the UK Health Security Agency.

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