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30 June 11:16

The heatwave in Europe has led to record high temperatures in Spain, and Italy is experiencing an increase in sunstroke, especially among the elderly.

Cristina Petrache

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Much of Europe is experiencing an extreme heatwave, with Spain recording record temperatures of 46 degrees Celsius in the town of El Granado. June is on track to become the hottest month on record. Emergency services in Italy have reported an increase in cases of heatstroke, especially among the elderly. Italian authorities have implemented protective measures, including air-conditioned centers and free access to swimming pools for the elderly. Romania is under a code orange heatwave and irrigation systems are outdated, affecting agriculture.

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Valul de caniculă afectează continentul european. În Spania s-a înregistrat un nou record de temperaturi, 46 de grade Celsius

Valul de căldură face ravagii în Europa: Spania bate recorduri, Franța închide școli

Spania a înregistrat temperaturi de 46 de grade Celsius. Valul de caniculă din Europa continuă

Spania înregistrează temperaturi de 46°C. Valul de căldură continuă în Europa

Europa, sub "cupola de foc". Cod roșu de caniculă în Italia, Franța și Portugalia. Spania se topește la 46 de grade Celsius

ȘTIRI PE ACELEAȘI SUBIECTE

Environment

Approximately 50% of the area of major cities in Romania (county residences) is exposed to a high or very high risk of thermal stress, according to climatology expert Sorin Cheval.

Environment

The average annual temperature has increased by over 3°C in recent decades. Extreme storms are becoming increasingly frequent, causing significant damage.

Current Affairs

The average annual temperatures in the cities of Romania have increased steadily, with Bucharest becoming one of the warmest European capitals, having negative effects on the health of the vulnerable population.

Health

The Lancet report warns that climate change causes 546,000 deaths annually due to extreme heat.

Environment

The drought of recent years has severely affected agriculture, with fruit and vegetable yields potentially decreasing by 30%. Investments in resistant varieties and irrigation are essential.

Diaspora

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning for Romanians in Huelva, Spain, where heavy rains are expected on October 29, 2025.

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