Record temperatures and health alerts persist as Europe faces severe heatwaves

Extreme heat across Western and Southern Europe continues to cause health emergencies and record-breaking weather conditions.

In Italy, health authorities issued red alerts for 27 major cities as the country experiences its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius for another week. Austria recorded its highest temperature on record at 40.8 degrees Celsius near Vienna. Meanwhile, French health officials reported over 7,300 excess deaths linked to 52 days of extreme heat between May and July. Forecasts indicate upcoming heatwaves could bring temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius to France and the United Kingdom, intensifying ongoing drought and wildfire risks across the continent.

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