Southern Europe scorches under intense heatwaves as wildfire risks soar

ROME – A powerful heatwave has gripped Southern Europe, pushing temperatures above 40°C (104°F) in Italy, Greece, Spain, and Portugal. Authorities have issued high alerts, warning of extreme heat and rising wildfire threats. In Portugal, two-thirds of the …

A heat wave covers much of Europe and higher temperatures are on the way

Dr. Hans Kluge, head of the World Health Organization’s Europe office, warned in a statement that the scorching heat “silently threatens the people who need protection most: older adults, children, outdoor workers and anyone living with chronic health …

Cold baths, climate shelters as Southern Europe heatwave intensifies

Authorities across Southern Europe urged people to seek shelter Sunday and protect the most vulnerable as punishing temperatures from Spain to Portugal, Italy and France climbed higher in the summer's first major heatwave. Ambulances stood on standby …

Cold baths, shelters as Southern Europe swelters

"We've seen around a 10 percent increase, mainly in cities that not only have very high temperatures but also a higher humidity rate. It is mainly elderly people, cancer patients or homeless people, presenting with dehydration, heat stroke, …

Europe's killer heatwave leaves one dead as Brits on holiday warned 'stay inside'

Brits venturing to Europe in the coming weeks are being warned to prepare for scorching temperatures as the heatwave claims at least one life. Temperatures across holiday hotspots loved by Brits are edging dangerously high, with health and heat warnings in …

Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks

Two-thirds of Portugal were on high alert Sunday for extreme heat and wildfires, with temperatures expected to top 42 C (107 F) in Lisbon. In Italy, a few regions — Lazio, Tuscany, Calabria, Puglia and Umbria — were planning to ban some outdoor work …

Western Europe scorched by record-breaking heatwave

A powerful heatwave continues to grip parts of Western Europe, with temperatures in Spain already breaking historical records, Azernews reports. Some areas are experiencing extreme highs of up to 46°C — the hottest ever recorded in the country for the …

Severe heat waves hit Southern Europe as local authorities warn against wildfire risks

Southern Europe roasts as first heatwave of the summer scorches continent

Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks. Europeans are braced for the first heatwave of the Northern Hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes thermometers on the world’s fastest- …

Heatwave soars in Europe as Spain hits 46C and neighbours on red alert

Southern Europe is roasting in an unrelenting heatwave which shows no sign of easing. Record-breaking temperatures are sparking emergency health warnings, and growing fears of wildfires pushing resources to the brink, reports Express.co.uk. Spain has …