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Heatwave and Severe Storms Disrupt Transport Across the Netherlands

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute issued severe weather warnings after temperatures reached 36 degrees Celsius before thunderstorms and hail disrupted transport and forced the cancellation of outdoor events.
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