Europe swelters under heatwave

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A punishing, record-breaking heatwave is sweeping across Western and Central Europe, trapping the continent under a massive "heat dome" that has sent temperatures soaring past 40°C. Driven by the "African anticyclone"—a high-pressure system funneling scorching air north from the Sahara Desert—the intense heat has triggered maximum safety alerts, school closures, disrupted public transport, and resulted in at least three heat-related deaths in France. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support. Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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