Europe endures fifth heat wave of 2026, leading to record temperatures and health emergencies

Europe is bracing for its fifth heat wave of 2026 with temperatures reaching up to 43 Celsius, causing record highs in cities like Split, Croatia, and prompting emergency medical calls due to heat-related illnesses.

12 Aug, 11:55 — 12 Aug, 11:55

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NYTMostly Factual8h ago

Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough

With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.

By Elisabetta Povoledo, Giulia Imbert and Carlos Barragán

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First report: dnevnik-bg · 12 Aug, 11:31|Full coverage: 3 · 25m|Window: 25m

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dnevnik-bg12 Aug, 11:31First to report

Девет души потърсиха спешна помощ заради жегите само до обяд

jutarnji-list12 Aug, 11:55

U Splitu izmjerena najviša temperatura u kolovozu u povijesti mjerenja!

NYT12 Aug, 11:55Latest update

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Europe endures fifth heat wave of 2026, leading to record temperatures and health emergencies

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Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough

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Девет души потърсиха спешна помощ заради жегите само до обяд

U Splitu izmjerena najviša temperatura u kolovozu u povijesti mjerenja!

Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough

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