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# summer heatwave

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Record temperatures of 38 degrees measured in Arctic during 2020 heatwave

The World Meteorological Organisation said the temperatures were more befitting for the Mediterranean than the Arctic

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Dec 14th 2021, 8:08 AM

Europe braces for 'extreme' heatwave with temperatures set to reach over 40 degrees

The extreme heatwave is not expected to reach Ireland.

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Jun 24th 2019, 3:25 PM