Severe heat wave sweeps Europe, triggering alerts and disruptions

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A severe heat wave is affecting Europe with temperatures exceeding 39 to 40 degrees Celsius and associated extreme weather threats including thunderstorms. Authorities have issued warnings to prepare for the heat dome conditions.

Authorities accross Europe have warned of temperatures exceeding 39 and 40 degrees Celsius as a 'heat dome' sets in. Germany also faces the threat of extreme thunderstorms.