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Heat wave warnings issued across Alberta as temperatures soar

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  Synopsis A heat warning was issued in Alberta as temperatures soar above 29°C, posing health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Environment Canada advises precautions like staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat. Northern Alberta faces additional challenges with wildfires and evacuation orders, exacerbating the heat's impact. A severe thunderstorm watch was also issued for central Alberta. A scorching heat wave has triggered Environment Canada to issue heat warnings for most parts of Alberta, including Edmonton, Calgary, Claresholm, High Level, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, and Lloydminster. Daytime highs are expected to reach or exceed 29°C, with nighttime temperatures staying above 14°C. The extreme heat began on Wednesday, May 28, and is expected to continue into Thursday, May 29. Environment Canada warns that the high temperatures could lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Vulnerable groups include young chil...
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Massive glacier landslide devastates Swiss village, missing person search continues

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A large section of a glacier in the Swiss Alps has broken off, resulting in a torrent of ice, mud, and rock that has submerged the majority of a village evacuated earlier this month as a security precaution. A massive glacier collapsed down a Swiss mountainside on Wednesday, burying the Alpine village of Blatten, which officials had evacuated earlier this month as a safety measure. Regional police said a 64-year-old man was reported missing, and search and rescue operations involving a drone with thermal camera were under way. “What I can tell you at the moment is that about 90% of the village is covered or destroyed, so it's a major catastrophe that has happened here in Blatten," said Stephane Ganzer, the head of security in the southern Valais region. Footage shared on social media and Swiss television showed the mudslide near Blatten, located in the southern Lötschental valley, where residences and structures were partially submerged under a large mass of sludge. The region...
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