Human-driven climate change intensified the most recent European heatwave by as much as 4C in several cities, raising temperatures to levels that posed serious health risks to thousands of people,

Italy has been gripped by intense heat for several days, prompting the Ministry of Health to declare red alert zones

Ships transiting the Danube River in Hungary have only been able to operate at 30-40% capacity, prompting operators to hit cargo owners with surcharges as high as 100%.

Video. After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage.

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to a major heatwave with temperatures reaching 41°C. Part of broader European heatwave, it prompts closures and work pauses to protect people, especially in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Europe is currently experiencing its first major heatwave of the summer, with cities including Paris, Rome, The Hague, and Barcelona facing temperatures well above the seasonal average. Following a notably dry spring,

Europe Scorched by Record-Breaking Heatwave Amid Climate Crisis | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G A dangerous and unprecedented heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with temperatures soaring far above seasonal norms due to accelerating climate change.

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