Extreme heat across Europe triggers alerts and sets temperature records

A prolonged wave of extreme heat continues across Western and Southern Europe, triggering health alerts and setting temperature records. In Italy, officials placed 27 major cities on red alert during the country's fourth summer heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius for at least another week. Austria recorded its highest temperature in history, reaching 40.8 degrees Celsius near Vienna.

In France, health authorities reported over 7,300 excess deaths linked to 52 days of extreme heat between May and July. Forecasters warn that upcoming heatwaves could bring temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius to parts of France and the United Kingdom, worsening ongoing drought and elevated wildfire risks across the continent.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, DR, TV 2 Nyheter, VG (Verdens Gang)