Record temperatures and health alerts spread across Europe during ongoing heatwave

Extreme heat continues across Europe as multiple nations report record temperatures, rising mortality, and persistent health warnings. In Austria, a national temperature record of 40.8 degrees Celsius was measured near Vienna. French health officials confirmed more than 7,300 excess deaths linked to 52 days of heatwaves between May and July, with further high temperatures expected across France and the United Kingdom.

Meanwhile, Italy has issued top-level red heat alerts across all 27 of its major cities, including Messina and Reggio Calabria, as its fourth heatwave of the season brings temperatures near 40 degrees Celsius. Italian health authorities advise the public to stay indoors during peak hours and maintain hydration, warning that extreme conditions will persist.

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