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Climate.Table Talk of the Town Heatwave

May heat wave: How climate change is straining people and infrastructure

Western Europe saw record high temperatures in May, while nights in India are getting hotter and hotter. Scientists see a clear link to climate change and are warning of health risks. A new WMO study predicts more record-breaking temperatures in the coming years.

Miriam Scheibe
28. May 2026
Umbrellas against the heat: At least seven people have died in France in recent days as a result of the high temperatures. (picture alliance / SIPA | Xavier Francolon)

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Last updated: 28. May 2026

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