Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees in various countries including Spain, France, Greece, and parts of Turkey and Italy. In Italy, temperatures are expected to rise to 48.8 degrees, leading to a red alert in multiple cities. One fatality has been reported so far in Italy due to the extreme heat. Concerns are growing over the potential for more heat-related deaths, with last year’s heatwave causing 60,000 fatalities across Europe. The recent June has been reported as the hottest month globally.