Europe faces severe heatwave as Austria registers record temperature
Europe faces intensifying heat as Austria records an all-time high of 40.8C and Italy extends red alerts across 27 major cities.
Europe is grappling with widespread extreme heat as multiple countries face soaring temperatures and elevated health warnings. In Austria, meteorological service GeoSphere reported a preliminary national record of 40.8 degrees Celsius in Stammersdorf, near Vienna, surpassing the previous peak set in 2013.
In Italy, health authorities expanded maximum red alerts to all 27 monitored major cities, including Messina and Reggio Calabria, during the country's fourth heatwave of the season. Officials urged the public to avoid sun exposure between 11:00 and 18:00 following several heat-related fatalities. Forecasters also warned of temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Western Europe, compounding persistent drought and wildfire hazards.
Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, DR, TV 2 Nyheter, VG (Verdens Gang)
Sources
- Aftenposten — Rekordhøy temperatur målt i Østerrike: 40,8 grader i dag
- 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
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