heatwave

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Some climatologists fear summer events like the World Cup and Olympic Games are just one heatwave away from a major weather-related tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Thames Water saw a sharp rise in water demand during last week's heatwave.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"The recent heatwave has seen significant peaks in demand for water, while river flows have fallen due to the very dry spring, and reservoir levels are reducing."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

France's weather service warned Saturday that strong storms could mark the end of a record-breaking heatwave blamed for a number of deaths across northern Europe.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Meditatively Campian watched the line of light as it dropped lower and lower, soon to flood the valley with its fierce heatwave.

From The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan by Mitford, Bertram