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The heat wave in southern Europe continues with unchanged strength at the beginning of the week. Over the weekend, several heat records were set. Two people are suspected to have died as a result of the heat. In Turkey, 50,000 people have been evacuated from forest fires.
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The heat wave has struck in parts of Europe. The heat will remain during the coming days. In Spain, a new heat record for June has been measured in the village of El Granado in Andalusia – 46 degrees.
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Foreign Ministry Warns Swedish Tourists of Extreme Heat in Spain
A heat wave of at least four days is expected to hit Spain, with temperatures over 40 degrees as a result. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now warns Swedish tourists about the heat.
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