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Danube low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant

Hungary's only nuclear plant is set to shut down as record-low Danube levels prevent cooling, while Romania also faces reactor disruption amid a widespread European heatwave.

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Cartrefi'n cael eu gwagio ar ôl llifogydd yn Gwaelod-y-garth

Mae gwasanaethau brys yn delio â llifogydd yng Ngwaelod-y-garth ar ôl digwyddiad mewn chwarel gerllaw, gyda sawl eiddo wedi'u gwagio a ffyrdd ar gau.

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Cymru gyfan bellach mewn sychder swyddogol

Mae CNC wedi ymestyn statws sychder i Gymru gyfan wrth i'r cyfnod sych a phoeth barhau, gyda mis Gorffennaf ar fin bod y sychaf ers 190 mlynedd.

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Thousands evacuated in Crete as Spanish PM ends wildfire emergency

Thousands have been evacuated in Crete as wildfires spread across southern Europe, killing three firefighters and forcing new evacuations in Spain and Portugal.

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Major incident declared as Suffolk heath fire spreads rapidly

About 90 firefighters are tackling a major wildfire at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, with authorities urging people to avoid the area as the blaze spreads south-west.

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French crews battle wildfires as scorching heat fuels flare-ups

Fire crews, aircraft and volunteers are battling week-long wildfires in Gironde, south-west France, as temperatures near 40C and flare-ups continue to threaten homes and villages.

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Next 12 hours decisive for wildfire near Madrid, says Spanish PM

Pedro Sánchez said the next 12 hours would be decisive for a wildfire near Madrid as extreme heat drove blazes across southern Europe.

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Cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool

Dairy farmers near Chippenham and Swindon are installing fans, sprinklers and cow showers to keep cattle cool as hotter, drier summers cut milk output and scorch grass.

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Half of England officially in exceptional drought

Half of England is officially in drought after unusually low rainfall and high temperatures, with seven regions affected and July set to be the driest on record.

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Thousands return home in Spain as new heatwave fuels wildfire fears

Thousands evacuated by wildfires in Spain have been allowed to return home, but officials in Spain, France and Portugal are warning that a new heatwave could worsen fires already burning.

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More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after quake kills 13

Japan's Kumamoto prefecture is reeling after a powerful earthquake triggered more than 100 aftershocks, left at least 13 dead and prompted major rescue efforts.

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Seven areas of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says

Seven areas of England are officially in drought after a hot, dry summer, with July seeing just 7% of expected rainfall and 1% across southern England.

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