Record temperatures and red alerts hit Europe as extreme heat persists
Western and Southern Europe face relentless heatwaves, marked by record-breaking temperatures in Austria, severe mortality in France, and national red weather alerts in Italy.
Extreme summer heat continues to sweep across Western and Southern Europe, breaking historic temperature records and exacerbating public health risks. Austria recorded its highest temperature ever when a suburb near Vienna reached 40.8 degrees Celsius, while French health authorities reported more than 7,300 excess deaths linked to 52 days of severe heat between May and July.
In Italy, officials activated red heat alerts across all 27 major cities, warning that the country's fourth heatwave of the season will maintain temperatures near 40 degrees Celsius over the coming week. Authorities are advising the public to remain indoors during peak daytime hours, stay hydrated, and prepare for heightened risks of wildfires and persistent drought conditions across the region.
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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