A heatwave is currently affecting the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragón.
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Updated Jul 20
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What happened
A heatwave is currently affecting the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragón.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Balearic Islands
autonomous community of Spain
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Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
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Catalonia
nationality and autonomous community of Spain
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