Netherlands faces early summer heatwave with temperatures up to 37°C, meteorologist says
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RTL Nieuws
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The astronomical summer has just begun, but the Netherlands is already experiencing extreme heat and is heading toward a national heatwave that may have started before the longest day of the year. Meteorologist Thijs Smink notes this is unusual, as the country has been experiencing warm to hot weather for days while still technically in spring. Local temperatures could reach 37°C on Friday, with nighttime temperatures in cities not dropping below 25°C. The article attributes this increasing frequency of extreme heat to climate change.
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Tot gisteren zaten we officieel nog in de lente, terwijl we al dagen met warm tot heet weer te maken hebben.
In het veranderende klimaat gaan we dit steeds vaker zien.
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