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Dozens drown, schools close, heat records set to be annihilated: Europe has a major heat problem and it’s only getting worse
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The situation is expected to worsen, with temperature records likely to be broken.
A severe heat issue is affecting Europe, with numerous individuals drowning and schools being forced to close. The situation is expected to worsen, with temperature records likely to be broken. Scientists consider this extreme heat to be a significant problem for the continent, serving as a warning of a new reality.
Europe is being particularly impacted by this heat. Further information on the situation in Europe is available from CNN, including details on the extent of the heat and its effects on the region.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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