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As summer arrives, deadly heatwaves are hitting multiple countries, with Mecca experiencing temperatures over 50 degrees Celsius leading to over a thousand deaths, while hundreds to thousands of fatalities are expected in Europe and Asia. Extreme heat is also causing wildfires in Portugal and Greece, prompting health authorities to issue red weather alerts. The World Meteorological Organization predicts a high likelihood of this year surpassing 2023 as the hottest year on record, with over 86% probability in the next five years.
Source: YAHOO