Malta Hit by 42°C Heatwave and Lengthy Power Blackouts

A severe heatwave has struck Malta, with daytime temperatures reaching 42°C and overloading the power grid. Blackouts lasting several dozen hours have been reported in some areas, putting residents' lives and health at risk. Locals describe feeling like prisoners in their own homes with no electricity.

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