Extreme heat across Europe triggers alerts and record temperatures
Extreme heat across Europe has brought red alerts to 27 Italian cities, a record 40.8°C in Austria, and over 7,300 excess deaths in France since May.
Extreme heat continues to affect vast areas of Europe, triggering red health alerts, record-breaking temperatures, and significant health risks. In Italy, the health ministry extended red heat alerts to all 27 major cities as temperatures approached 40 degrees Celsius during the country's fourth heatwave of the year. Public health officials advised residents to stay out of direct sunlight between 11:00 and 18:00.
In Austria, temperatures reached a national record of 40.8 degrees Celsius near Vienna. Meanwhile, French health authorities confirmed over 7,300 excess deaths linked to heat conditions between May and July, following more than 50 days of heatwaves since mid-June. Meteorologists warned that incoming high temperatures across France and the United Kingdom will aggravate drought conditions and elevate wildfire hazards.
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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