Europe faces ongoing heatwave with record temperatures and red alerts
European nations face extreme summer heat as Italy issues red alerts across 27 cities, Austria sets a national temperature record, and France reports thousands of excess heat-related deaths.
Extreme weather conditions continue across Europe as a fourth summer heatwave brings record-breaking temperatures and heightened public health risks. In Italy, the health ministry extended maximum red heat alerts to all 27 major national urban centers, including Messina and Reggio Calabria, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius.
Austrian authorities registered a national record high of 40.8 degrees Celsius near Vienna, while French health officials reported over 7,300 excess deaths linked to extended heatwaves since May. Further temperature spikes approaching 40 degrees Celsius are forecast for France and the United Kingdom alongside ongoing drought and wildfire risks. Several regions, including parts of Spain, recently recorded their warmest July on record.
Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, DR, TV 2 Nyheter, VG (Verdens Gang)
Sources
- Berlingske — Østrig måler højeste temperatur nogensinde
- TV 2 Nyheter — Italia koker: Rødt farevarsel i 27 byer
- DR — Italiens sundhedsministerium advarer om ekstrem varme
- VG (Verdens Gang) — Ny hetebølge rammer Europa: Opp mot 40 grader
- Aftenposten — Over 7300 ekstra dødsfall under hetebølgen i Frankrike
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