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France’s historically hot summer brings 7,300 excess deaths

PARIS - France has seen more than 7,300 excess deaths during heatwaves so far this year, health authorities said on Wednesday, as the country has also endured a record number of hot days since mid-June, according to an AFP analysis.

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France measures more than 7,300 excess deaths – and counting – during historic heatwaves

More than 7,300 excess deaths have been recorded in France over the historically hot summer as Europe grapples with worsening heatwaves, wildfires and droughts, public health authorities said Wednesday. France has suffered a record-breaking 52 days of heatwaves since mid-June, an AFP analysis found.

France 24

Warning issued as Scots face heavy showers and thunderstorms

A thunderstorm warning has been issued across parts of Scotland

The National (Scotland)

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Six-Year-Old Autistic Girl Tragically Dies After Being Left Alone on School Bus Amid Extreme Heat

Six-year-old Winter Jones tragically died after being left in a daycare bus in Memphis heat. The incident raises questions about safety procedures and prompts an ongoing investigation.

International Business Times UK

Rain falls again in London - how long will the wet weather last and when will hosepipe bans end?

Forecasts suggest more rain is on on its way in the coming days, after the capital saw the driest July on record

Evening Standard

Europe’s seas reach record heat as climate change threatens marine life

Human-caused climate change was the main driver of record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe this summer, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe risks to marine ecosystems and coastal communities. The Mediterranean averaged a record 27 degrees Celsius in July, while waters near Mallorca reached 33 C in early August.

France 24

Pulling from ancient cooling principles, the 'swamp cooler' remains important today

The evaporative cooler was an essential invention perfected in the U.S. before central air conditioning became mainstream

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Why climate scientists are struggling to explain Europe’s extreme summer

Europe’s relentless summer heat has raised fresh questions about what is driving repeated extremes across the continent and whether exceptional summers could become the norm.

Radio France Internationale

Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods but will not reverse drought

‘First meaningful rain for a long time’ is forecast but water firms continue to ask customers to restrict use

The Guardian - UK

What to wear to stay cool during a heatwave, according to experts

While fabric selection plays a key role, weight, garment construction, fit, and color are also significant factors

The Independent UK

Rain finally falls in London! Capital rejoices as showers hit city with more wet weather to come

Showers began sweeping across the capital from 3am this morning, with as much as 32mm of rain per hour falling after a record period of dry weather

Evening Standard

Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought

Study finds older adults could face harmful heat stress at just 1.5C of warming above preindustrial levels

The Guardian - UK

America’s second largest reservoir is at a record low, putting electricity supply at risk for millions

Lake Powell and Lake Mead are the nation’s largest reservoirs and provide water to approximately 35 to 40 million people

The Independent UK

Met Office gives strong indication of heatwave in London in September

There is a chance of late-season hot spells or heatwaves in September, the Met Office long-range forecast suggests

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Tropical storm Lala wreaks ‘devastation’ to some areas of Hawaii’s Big Island

Storm that brought heavy rains and winds left one person dead and more than 100,000 without power and damaged at least 100 homes and bridges

The Guardian - UK

UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans

Campaigners demand greater transparency into water companies’ plans not made public due to ‘security reasons’

Golf Monthly

PGA Pro Calls For 'Sensible Balance' Over Golf Course Water Management Following Driest July On Record

Over 70% of England is in drought amid one of the driest summers ever recorded, and it's causing challenges for golf courses

The Guardian - UK

Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK

Temperatures could drop by more than 15C compared with last Thursday as cold front moves in

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The Guardian - UK

Extreme heat has changed elite sport this summer – it must adapt to survive

In today’s newsletter: how climate crisis is affecting athletes and what steps are being taken to protect them from rising temperatures

Evening Standard

Will it rain in London this week? Forecasters give their verdicts after weeks of drought

There is finally some reprieve from the punishing heat, but what exactly are the chances of rain?

The Independent UK

Warning issued as water levels at US’ second-largest reservoir fall to record low

The water level at Lake Powell has fallen to a record low in another sign of crisis along the Colorado River

The Independent UK

Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across the Hawaiian islands

Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it's not done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts

Medical Daily

Missouri and Southern Illinois Heat Warning Expires Sunday Night as Dangerous Heat Settles Over the South

An Extreme Heat Warning with a heat index up to 109 expires Sunday night in Missouri and southern Illinois. Forecasters expect the heat to shift south.

The Guardian - UK

From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves

Low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced closure of nuclear plants in France

Radio France Internationale

Europe's shrinking rivers give rise to debate over how to tackle drought

Europe's shrinking rivers are disrupting industry, reducing power generation and intensifying the debate over how to respond to worsening drought. As water levels fall across the continent, authorities and businesses alike are looking for ways to keep freight moving and critical infrastructure operating. Hydrologists warn, however, that digging rivers deeper…

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