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A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.
The heat surge on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions.
一场严重热浪周日席卷了欧洲大部分地区，气温逼近40摄氏度，引发了全国范围的警报、交通中断，野生动物和旅游热点地区也出现紧张迹象。
6月21日正值北半球夏至，通常是一年中最炎热三个月的开端，此次热浪来袭引发了人们对极端天气提前且持续到来的担忧。
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