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Rome, Aug 13 (EFE).- (Camera: Antonello Nusca) The World Meteorological Organization said Friday it was seeking to verify the reported temperature of 48.8 degrees Celsius (119.8°F) registered on the Italian island of Sicily on August 11 to establish whether it was a new record for continental Europe. FOOTAGE OF ROME.
Four key climate change indicators all set new record highs in 2021, Brigitte Perrin, Head of Strategic Communication at the World Meterological Organization, outlines at a press conference presenting its "State of the Global Climate in 2021" report. Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification all set new records last year, the United Nations' weather and climate body says in the report. IMAGES
Bangkok, Aug 2 (EFE/EPA).-Thai authorities have ordered the extension of the lockdown of Bangkok and 28 other provinces from Tuesday to try to halt its worst Covid-19 outbreak of the pandemic and as hospitals are overwhelmed.The decision comes as Thailand continues to reach record numbers of infections and deaths, which have not been curbed despite weeks of strong restrictions. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK).B-ROLL OF THE CITY OF BANGKOK, THAILAND, DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN.
People in Stockholm attempt to stay cool as the country is hit by a midsummer heatwave, which is impacting large swathes of Europe. IMAGES
Parts of China see record temperature lows as a cold weather front sweeps across the southern and eastern part of the country. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Snow covers damaged buildings in the town of Shika close to the epicenter of Japan's deadly New Year's Day earthquake. The death toll has jumped to 161, authorities say, as snow complicates rescue efforts. IMAGES