Europe faces persistent heatwave as temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius
Europe faces a fourth heatwave as Italy issues red alerts for 27 cities, Austria sets a temperature record, and France reports thousands of excess deaths.
Extreme weather conditions continue across Southern and Western Europe as a fourth summer heatwave brings temperatures near 40 degrees Celsius. In Italy, health officials extended top-tier red alerts to 27 major cities, including Messina and Reggio Calabria, advising citizens to remain indoors during peak afternoon hours following at least four heat-related deaths.
Meanwhile, Austria recorded its highest temperature on record, reaching 40.8 degrees Celsius in a Vienna suburb. Health authorities in France reported more than 7,300 excess deaths linked to extreme heat between May and July, with meteorological data indicating 52 heatwave days since mid-June. Further high temperatures, prolonged drought, and elevated wildfire risks are anticipated across France and the United Kingdom as regional weather patterns persist.
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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