Europe braces for another summer heatwave
Much of Europe is bracing for yet another heatwave following periods of scorching temperatures that have driven rivers to record lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths. Parts of Britain and France on Monday were already under extreme heat warnings with forecasts of temperatures around the mid-30s Celsius. Unusually high temperatures were also forecast in coming…
Europe braces for another blistering summer heatwave as temperatures soar across the continent. Britons and French are bracing themselves with forecasts of temperatures nearing 35°C, while Italy and parts of Croatia are already experiencing scorching conditions. The UK's Met Office warned of its fifth heat wave this summer, with infrastructure struggling to cope in a climate built for more temperate weather.
Half of England and all of Wales are under drought conditions, affecting 23 million people. France's national meteorological agency predicts temperatures above 35°C, predicting widespread heat across the country. Greece and Spain have already been hit by historic wildfires, fueled by drought conditions and record low river levels.
Nearly 120 million Europeans live in regions where July 2026 was the hottest recorded. Despite the heat, a solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe on Wednesday, prompting skywatchers to brave the sweltering conditions.
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