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Record heatwave grips Eastern Europe, underscoring climate change impact

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An intense and early heatwave is currently affecting Eastern Europe, following record-breaking temperatures in Germany. Cities like Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest are experiencing highs around 40 degrees Celsius, prompting extreme heat warnings across several countries including Poland, Hungary, Romania, and the Balkans. This event highlights the ongoing impact of climate change on summer weather patterns in Europe. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a significant weather event with broad geographical impact and links it to climate change. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Record heatwave grips Eastern Europe, underscoring climate change impact

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Heatwave grips Eastern Europe after Germany weather breaks records

    The deadly heatwave that’s set temperature records across western Europe for more than a week has shifted east to scorch Hungary, Romania and the Balkans. Hungary’s Budapest is expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104F) on Tuesday, according to models from the European Centre for …

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