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The heatwave has been causing problems in several regions, with temperatures exceeding 40°C for several days in a row.

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The heatwave has been causing problems in several regions, with temperatures exceeding 40°C for several days in a row.

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How to use in different contexts

News Reporting

A heatwave is causing widespread problems, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many regions.

Weather Forecast

The heatwave will continue, with temperatures remaining above 40°C for several more days.

Casual Conversation

This heatwave is crazy; it's been over 40°C for days!

Scientific Report

The prolonged period of extreme heat, exceeding 40°C, has resulted in various challenges across affected regions.

Rephrased versions

Formal

An extended period of high temperatures has resulted in difficulties across multiple regions, with temperatures consistently exceeding 40°C.

Casual

It's been a scorcher! Temperatures have been over 40°C for days, causing all sorts of problems.

Simpler English

The hot weather is causing problems in many places. It's been very hot for days.

Phrases to learn

heatwave

A period of unusually hot weather.

exceeding 40°C

Temperatures going above 40 degrees Celsius.