Europe swelters under fresh wave of extreme heat
More than 135 million people were forecast to face temperatures above 35°C, with Britain recording its fifth-hottest day on record and parts of France soaring past 42°C.
Europe is experiencing a new wave of extreme heat, affecting over 135 million people. Britain recorded its fifth-hottest day on record with temperatures hitting 38.1°C in Kew Gardens, while parts of France soared past 42°C. The continent's latest heatwave has brought unbearable conditions, with pharmacist Bailey Williamson expressing concern for hospital patients unable to breathe due to the heat.
Scientists attribute the worsening heatwaves to human-caused climate change. In France, temperatures climbed to 42.5°C in Chateaumeillant, setting the country's highest reading. Italy's Meteo-France recorded similar high temperatures, with Paris hitting 38°C. The heatwave has fueled wildfires across Europe, forcing evacuations and causing damage.
AFP predicts that around 340 million people will experience temperatures above 30°C, though densely populated urban areas may be underrepresented.
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