
Austrian resident Denis Yurchak described his search for an air conditioner amid a severe heatwave affecting Europe since late June, which has broken multiple temperature records. The ongoing heatwave has prompted many to seek cooling solutions, including appliances manufactured in China, to cope with the extreme temperatures.
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