Europe Faces Deadly Heatwave, Floods, Wildfires Across Multiple Countries

Europe is currently experiencing an intense and unprecedented heatwave affecting southern and western regions, with temperatures soaring up to 46.6C in Portugal and reaching 44C in parts of France, Spain, and Italy. This extreme heat has led to dangerous weather phenomena including violent storms, hail, wildfires, flooding, and landslides, resulting in casualties and widespread disruption. In the UK, the heatwave has caused record-breaking temperatures with London facing highs comparable to Athens, triggering amber heat health alerts and causing impacts on health services, work productivity, and transport infrastructure such as melting roads and potential rail delays. Authorities across affected countries have issued warnings and emergency measures, highlighting the growing frequency and severity of such events as consequences of climate change. The heatwave is expected to peak around early July before cooler air moves in midweek, bringing some relief. Public health advisories emphasize hydration and precautions to mitigate the effects of the extreme heat on vulnerable populations.