Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave
Severe thunderstorms and extreme weather, including large hail and flooding, have struck parts of Europe following a record-breaking heatwave. Simultaneously, Bangladesh is facing a humanitarian crisis due to deadly monsoon rains and landslides.
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The increasing frequency of extreme weather events highlights the ongoing global impact of climate change on infrastructure and public safety.
Heavy rain in Lyon, France, on Thursday./Getty Images Heavy rain in Lyon, France, on Thursday./Getty Images Weather tracker Europe weather Analysis Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave Magdalena Shopova for MetDesk Storms are typical during intense heat but this week’s have been extreme. Plus, deadly monsoon rains in Bangladesh
Hailstones the size of golf balls have been seen in French villages as, on top of the exceptional European heatwave, thunderstorms struck across certain parts of Europe .
While thunderstorms are typical during and after a period of extreme heat, the storms across countries like France, Germany and Poland have been particularly severe and have brought flooding, strong winds and heavy showers with huge balls of hail.
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