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Tourists shelter from the heat with an umbrella walk at the Parthenon at the ancient Acropolis in central Athens during June - the hottest June on record

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Video. Flooding and heat waves - what is happening to Europe’s weather?

Updated: 10/07/2024 - 19:04 GMT+2

Experts warn that European leaders need to address the concerning trends in weather across the continent - and fast.

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