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8d ago back in 2020 i was desperately fleeing with my child to the areas by the ocean without hazardous air quality, sealed up in a car with poorly functioning AC because it was also a fucking heatwave an… -7.5
9d ago The Civil Authorities have issued a Local Area Emergency for Kerr, TX beginning at 9:05 am and ending at 11:05 am. Flash Flood Emergency. Extremely dangerous. Do not attempt to travel unless you ar… -7.0
9d ago I really love getting alerts on my phone that qualify as critical,letting me know that there’s a flash flood warning. The best part is when they say not to drive unless you’re fleeing the flood. Go… -2.0
8d ago Amid a sweltering heatwave, Rome deploys misting spray to help tourists cool off outside the Colosseum. +2.5
9d ago The day has come in NYC 🐴💛 This milestone brings New York City closer to a future where horses are no longer forced to haul tourists through congested streets, endure extreme weather, or spend thei… +6.0
8d ago Western Europe heatwave kills thousands Health agencies reported thousands of excess deaths after June’s severe heatwave across Western Europe, including about 3,000 in Île-de-France and 2,000 in … -9.0
8d ago The Paris region was one of the hardest hit in terms of excess deaths during the June heatwave, one of three that swept across France since May. Initial excess death figures from the June heatwave … -7.0
8d ago "A very high excess mortality rate was observed in Ile-de-France over a one-week period in June (between June 22 and 28) during the heatwave,” Santé Publique France said in a report recording 3,000… -9.0
8d ago The rate of deaths in the Paris region during a record-breaking heatwave last month (June 2026) was more than double normal levels, France's health agency said on Friday (July 17). www.france24.com… -3.5
8d ago Despite the horrid heatwave in France, at least I was able to eat a lovely salad without fear. I’ve been gone for two weeks and the country fell into the depths of hell. -4.0
8d ago Wildfires and storms kill at least two in France as heatwave drives excess deaths near Paris 🇪🇺 Full story & more European news → https://www.livefromeurope.eu/tag/e6df3518-a1fc-4925-8286-5d73c884… -6.5
8d ago Two die as violent storms cross France: Two people died as severe storms swept across France on July 16, bringing destructive hail, flooding, and a mini-tornado. In Haute-Vienne, central France, a … -4.0
8d ago lol can't believe France and England's bench are gonna be forced to play in Miami under thunderstorm threat -1.0
8d ago France went the extra mile: we had one fucko in Parliament arguing that voting for assisted suicide was a must, just look at those old people dying in the heat wave -6.0
8d ago Heatwave kills thousands across Europe A June heatwave caused thousands of excess deaths across Europe, including about 3,000 in Île‑de‑France, Santé publique France said, and roughly 2,000 in Bel… -8.0
8d ago France: A homeless mother in Nice faces heatwave risks amid social issues and major infrastructural plans, such as the ... Source: https://www.radionizza.it/nizza24-venerdi-17-luglio-neonata-vive-… -4.5
8d ago Wildfires this week forced evacuations across southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece as a Mediterranean heatwave pushed temps past 40°C. Fast-moving fires don't give you packing time — the ba… -5.5
8d ago A late-June European heatwave caused thousands of excess deaths in France, with climate change making such extreme events virtually impossible. -8.0
8d ago France: A June heatwave caused nearly 3,000 deaths in Île-de-France, doubling the typical mortality rate. Context: Extreme heat significantly stresses public health infrastructure and increases th… -4.0
8d ago France: In Nice, a family urgently needs shelter during the heatwave; Monaco promotes new health facilities and commits... Source: https://www.radionizza.it/nizza24-venerdi-17-luglio-neonata-vive-… -3.0
8d ago PS: We (me included) all refer to "the end of June heat wave" It's correction but France, Benelux and England only had a few less hot days early July before they were hit by another less intense b… -2.0
8d ago Two dead after violent thunderstorms leave 53,000 without power in France: At least two people have died as violent thunderstorms struck France overnight, following a prolonged heatwave. The storms… -6.0
8d ago monikaherrmann.bsky.social ↻ textundblog.bsky.social (1/2): French gas-fired power plant shut down due to Mediterranean heat "Due to extreme heat, nuclear power plants in France have already had to -3.5
8d ago As extreme heat pummels the Tour de France, can cycling keep riders safe? theconversation.com/as-extreme-h... -3.0
8d ago Tour de France boss has no time for riders in discussion about heat, start times and proposed calendar changes #TourdeFrance #Cycling #Heatwave #ChristianPrudhomme #ProCycling -2.5
8d ago At least two people died as violent thunderstorms hit ‌France overnight following a prolonged heatwave, and 53,000 households were left without power on Friday, French authorities said. www.reuters… -5.0
8d ago thought someone was trying to fry an egg on this bridge in #Paris #heatwave #France #food +3.0
8d ago France experienced historic drought, extreme heat, tornadoes, giant hail, and a rare "Cloud Tsunami" in less than 72 hours. In our latest Substack article, we examine how these extraordinary event… -4.0
8d ago Reuters asked me about the impact of the current heatwave on France's power generation : -2.0
8d ago [NYT] AS BLAZES SPREAD NEAR PARIS, EXTREME HEAT IS CHANGING HOW FRANCE FIGHTS FIRES -3.5

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T1 Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape ⚖ Contested weather_impact bbc.co.uk terrified, traumatised, frantic
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