From Death Valley to the Swiss Alps, extreme weather records hit new heights

As sweltering conditions continue to grip large parts of Europe, temperatures have “reached new heights” in Switzerland, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday.

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From Death Valley to the Swiss Alps, extreme weather records hit new heights
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Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action: WMO

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