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  1. Viral video shows panic buying of ACs in Chambery.
  2. Intense heatwave causes unusual scenes across France.
  3. "Omega Block" system responsible for extreme European temperatures.

Europe Heatwave: France is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, leading to unusual scenes of panic buying at a store in Chambery. A video has gone viral on social media, showing a large crowd rushing inside as soon as the doors opened to purchase air conditioners.

People rush to buy ACs and coolers

The clip further shows shoppers quickly moving through aisles and gathering around cooling appliances such as air conditioners, coolers and fans to buy them. The footage, posted on X by a user named cpasdeslol_X, has sparked widespread discussion online. Several users noted that such scenes are rare in France and highlighted the severity of the ongoing heatwave across Europe.

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Netizens react to viral video

A user wrote, “France isn't used to these heatwaves, nothing is being done to address the problem, so it doesn't even surprise me! And it's only going to get worse.” Another user wrote, “These aren't AC units, they're coolers—they're gonna throw a fit when they get their electricity bill.” A third user added, “It feels like the opening of the lions' cage for feeding at the zoo.”,

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Heatwave In France

France is among the worst affected countries in the ongoing heatwave across Europe. According to reports, temperatures have reached extreme levels. Paris recorded more days above 40 degrees Celsius this week than it did between 1872 and 2019 combined, underscoring how unusual and intense the current weather conditions are.

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The heatwave has also affected parts of Italy and Spain, where such extreme and prolonged temperatures are becoming increasingly common. According to meteorologists, the intense European heatwave is caused by a stagnant high-pressure system known as an "Omega Block." This system has created a heat dome over western and central Europe, pulling scorching air northward from North Africa and trapping it over the region.

Earlier, an April report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) found Europe is warming at more than double the global rate.

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