Environment
Belgium Declares Code Orange Drought Alert for Flanders
Flanders escalates to code orange drought alert as the Drought Committee declares a phase of effective water scarcity, targeting agriculture and shipping.
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WeatherEnvironment
Record Heatwave Sweeps China as 40-Day Dog Days Begin
China enters its hottest period as 20 provinces face scorching temperatures above 40°C, pushing Chongqing's power grid to a record 30.67m kW load.
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Health
Belgium Braces for Second Heatwave After Deadliest June
Emergency doctors warn Belgians as a second heatwave arrives after June's record 1,747 excess deaths. Young people urged not to underestimate danger.
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International CrimeEurope
France Arrests 32 Suspected of Starting Wildfires
French authorities arrest 32 people across 22 departments suspected of starting wildfires amid a historic heatwave and severe drought.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Unveils Major Policy Package: Drug List, Carbon Plan
China announces sweeping domestic policy measures including a new essential drug list, carbon peak plan, flood prevention, and anti-fraud campaign.
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Weather & EnvironmentChina
China's Turpan Hits 50.7°C as Extreme Heatwave Hits Xinjiang
Extreme heatwave pushes Xinjiang past 50°C for first time in 2026 as southern China endures prolonged humid heat and Typhoon Maysak.
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PoliticsEnvironment
Ecolo Demands Climate Action After Heatwave Kills 1,222
Ecolo MP Gilles Vanden Burre calls on Climate Minister Jean-Luc Crucke to do much more after a heatwave caused 1,222 excess deaths in Belgium.
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Weather & DisastersUnited States
Aspen Acres Fire: 85K Acres Burned, Mass Evacuations in CO
The Aspen Acres Fire southwest of Denver has destroyed over 180 structures, forced thousands to evacuate, and grown to 85,585 acres with zero containment.
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WeatherClimate
162 Million at Risk as U.S. Braces for Holiday Heat Wave
A heat dome brings record highs to 162 million Americans during July Fourth celebrations, while wildfires rage across the West.
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WeatherEnergy
Heatwave Drives Belgian Power Prices to Record €1,038/MWh
Belgium activates heatwave alarm phase as evening electricity prices soar to €658/MWh, with forecasts of €1,038/MWh — the highest ever recorded.
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WeatherClimate
Belgium Set for Sunny Week as Temperatures Climb to 25°C
Belgium transitions from a cloudy Monday to sunny skies and temperatures reaching 25°C by Tuesday, with potential tropical heat of 33°C by Friday.
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Climate & Weather
NOAA Declares El Niño Here With 63% Chance of Record Power
NOAA officially declares El Niño conditions are present, warning of a 63% chance of a very strong event that could bring extreme weather worldwide.
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WeatherEnvironment
9 Destructive Typhoons Retired, New Names Activated
Nine destructive typhoons from the 2024 season, including Super Typhoon Yagi, have been retired. New names like Dim-Sum and Hoaban replace them.
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Weather & Environment
China Heatwave Peaks as Southern Rain Brings Relief and Risk
China's heatwave peaks June 2, affecting over ten provinces, as new rainfall moves into the south bringing relief and potential flood risks.
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WeatherEnergy
China Heatwave Drives Record Power Demand as El Niño Looms
Northern China bakes under persistent heatwave while southern regions see record electricity loads. Officials warn summer peak could reach 16 billion kW.
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WeatherChina
Heavy Rain and Sandstorms Threaten Multiple Regions in China
China issues multiple weather warnings as heavy rain hits Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi while sandstorms sweep northwest. May rainfall highest in 10 years.
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WeatherEurope
Sultry Weather in Belgium with Rising Thunderstorm Risk
Belgium faces several more days of sultry weather with temperatures up to 32°C and increasing thunderstorm chances from Friday through the weekend.
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BelgiumWeather
Belgium Records First Tropical Day of 2026 at 30.4°C
Belgium records its first tropical day of 2026 as Ukkel hits 30.4°C, breaking a 41-year daily record. Meteorologists explain the heat dome and forecast.
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