Extreme heat persists across Western Europe as health warnings expand

Western Europe continues to experience severe heatwaves, with multiple countries reporting record temperatures, rising health risks, and elevated mortality rates.

In Italy, health authorities extended top-level red warnings across 27 major cities, including Messina and Reggio Calabria, as the country faces its fourth heatwave of the season. Officials advised the public to remain indoors during peak hours and maintain hydration, warning that temperatures near 40 degrees Celsius will persist. At least four heat-related deaths were recently reported.

Elsewhere, Austria registered a national record high of 40.8 degrees Celsius in a suburb of Vienna. In France, health officials recorded over 7,300 excess deaths associated with 52 heatwave days between May and July. Authorities in both France and the United Kingdom are preparing for further high temperatures, while Spain recorded its hottest July on record.

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