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Europe Faces Unprecedented June Heatwave Shattering Records and Infrastructure

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 12 hours ago

What happened

Europe is experiencing an unprecedented June heatwave in 2026, breaking temperature records and damaging infrastructure across the continent. The extreme heat has caused deadly health impacts and forced shutdowns of nuclear reactors, with scientists warning that such conditions will soon become the norm due to rapid warming.

01Europe faces its most severe heatwave ever recorded, shattering decades-old temperature records.
02Germany hit nearly 42°C, Denmark and Slovakia recorded historic highs and warm nights.
03Infrastructure is failing: roads cracked, rails warped, and traffic lights melted across Europe.
04France shut down nuclear reactors due to overheated river water used for cooling.
05Dozens have died trying to cool off in open water; children died in overheated cars.
06Scientists warn Europe is warming fastest globally, with hotter years expected ahead due to El Niño.

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