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Czechia and Slovakia Shatter Records as Deadly East European Heatwave Brings Nation-Wide Power Cuts
Heatwave scorching east Europe has broken records in Czechia and Slovakia, with Ukraine ordering power cuts due to the strain, as temperatures soared across the continent.
A deadly heatwave has scorched east Europe, breaking records in countries such as Czechia and Slovakia, where temperatures have reached historic highs. As a result, Ukraine has ordered power cuts to alleviate strain on its energy grid. The extreme weather has left millions of people sweltering under the heat, with many areas experiencing prolonged periods of hot weather.
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