PARIS, FRANCE / LONDON, ENGLAND, UK / COLOGNE & MUNICH & OFFENBACH, GERMANY / BRUSSELS, BELGIUM / MADRID, SPAIN / GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (REUTERS) – Temperatures across Europe broke records with a high expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities.
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French and Belgians try to stay cool as Europe scorches
People cool off in the shade as extremely hot temperatures sweep across Europe, rising to 38 degrees in Paris.
Heavy rain causes deadly flooding in Texas
Texas governor says flooding that has killed at least three people is the worst he has ever seen.
South of England basks in unseasonably hot weather
People hit the beaches and parks of south-east England to enjoy a spell of unusually hot sunny spring weather.
California governor orders 25 pct reduction in water usage statewide
California Governor Jerry Brown, acting in the face of a devastating, multiyear drought, orders first statewide mandatory water restrictions.
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New Yorkers get snow on the first day of spring
Despite the arrival of spring, more snow hits New York City and the rest of the winter-weary U.S. Northeast.