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Heavy storms ravaged the Balkans last week. Unstable conditions over the Adriatic Sea brought powerful winds and heavy rains. Local authorities in Slovenia reported gusts hitting 65mph at Ljubljana airport. Flash flooding damaged over 100 buildings in Komenda where firefighters helped residents recover from structural breaks. Winds stemming from a deep southward-moving cold front tore at roofs and produced hailstones rivaling golf ball sizes. These severe weather systems traversed Croatia, Bosnia, and Greece affecting thousands of residents from June 10 to 12.
In parallel with this activity extreme rainfall hit Hong Kong. The Weather Observatory raised a black storm warning prompting messengers like “outdoor construction workers must shelter until conditions improve.” Precipitation reached 70mm in 24 hours triggering floods. Tai O residents endured 50mph wind gusts adding to the devastation. This alert followed a similar warning on June 8 indicating intensified storm activity in the city within a short span.
Intense heat enveloped France with temperatures climbing to 35°C to 41°C. Experts note this heatwave’s unusual pattern concentrated high temperatures in generally cooler northern and western France instead of the typical warm Rhone Valley. Future projections suggest these anomalous patterns may persist disrupting normal climatic behaviors across the region.
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