Extreme heat triggers alerts and record temperatures across Europe
Multiple European countries face severe heatwaves, record-breaking temperatures, and thousands of excess deaths as extreme weather persists across the continent.
Extreme heat conditions persist across Europe as multiple nations report record temperatures, rising mortality rates, and heightened fire risks.
In Italy, health authorities extended red weather alerts to all 27 major cities amid the country's fourth heatwave of the season. Temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius are expected to continue for another week, with at least four heat-related deaths confirmed.
Austria recorded its highest-ever temperature of 40.8 degrees Celsius near Vienna. In France, health officials reported more than 7,300 excess deaths between May and July following 52 days of heatwave conditions. Meteorological services in France and the United Kingdom are warning of further high temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius, which threaten to aggravate ongoing droughts and wildfire hazards across the continent.
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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