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40 Dead, Eiffel Tower Shut, Nuclear Plant Offline: Europe's Heatwave Turns Deadly
Times of India·Wednesday, 24 June 2026
A severe heatwave has placed France at the centre of a European climate crisis, with at least 40 people drowning, the Eiffel Tower forced to close, and a nuclear plant shut down due to the extreme heat. Scientists say heatwaves are becoming more intense due to climate change driven by burning fossil fuels.
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Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent globally, and what happens in Europe is a preview of what intensifying summers could mean for India too.
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