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Extreme Heat and Severe Storms Expose Dutch Climate Risks

A record heatwave followed by powerful thunderstorms killed one person and sparked multiple fires across the Netherlands, while a Code Orange warning in Limburg disrupted the Pinkpop music festival and highlighted the growing impact of extreme weather events.
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