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

Any heatwave developing may put short term pressures on water companies.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

For two days in a row, both England and Wales registered their hottest May days on record, while heatwave conditions were also met in several areas.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

France, Britain and Portugal have all recorded their hottest days ever for the month of May during the heatwave.

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