Heat waves have also shattered temperature records across China, where authorities warned that high humidity could make temperatures feel almost 20 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than it actually is. Hot and dry weather has helped fuel wildfires that scorched parts of Croatia, Greece, Switzerland and the Canary Islands of Spain. The scorching conditions have been accompanied by heavy storms in the Balkans and northern Italy that have led to flash flooding and property destruction. In Europe, the extreme heat has prompted officials in Greece, Italy and Spain to activate emergency measures to protect residents and tourists. Source: Climate Reanalyzer, Climate Change Institute, University of Maine, using data from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction Global Forecast System
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