European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify
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European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify
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In France, authorities closed hundreds of schools and shortened the day for many more amid soaring temperatures.
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Temperatures above 40°C prompted red weather alerts across nearly half the country. The deaths of three people, aged between 80 and 95, were linked in part to the intense heat.
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Outdoor events were cancelled and restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places were imposed in areas under the highest weather alert.
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In the coming week, temperatures in Belgium are expected to be "the hottest ever recorded", forecasters warned.
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Rail operators reduced services to prevent heat-related failures, with some commuter and rush-hour trains cancelled to reduce the risk of breakdowns blocking tracks.
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In Spain, forecasters warned temperatures could reach 44°C and remain unusually high both day and night.
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Scientists say human-driven climate change is driving more intense heatwaves, contributing to a string of record temperatures across Europe.
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