Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe's heatwave rages on
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A severe heatwave is currently affecting large parts of Europe, with Italy placing all major cities under the highest heat alert. The extreme temperatures have prompted Hungary and Romania to implement energy-saving measures, including the switching off of lighting at state institutions.
As the heatwave intensifies, wildfires are spreading across the continent. Officials have issued warnings regarding the economic impact of the crisis, estimating that total damages could exceed €15 billion. Europe is currently identified as the world’s fastest-warming continent.
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Channel NewsAsia (SG)Focuses on the significant economic cost of the wildfires
Express Tribune (Karachi, Pakistan) (PK)Emphasizes regional energy conservation and climate trend context
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