LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Four people died in Spain, two in France and two in Italy as an early summer heatwave continued to grip much of Europe on Wednesday, triggering health alerts and forest fires and forcing the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.

The number of casualties due to heatwaves is expected to increase if the temperature rises by two to three degrees.

Europe's largest campsite has issued an urgent warning as one of the year's busiest road weekends approaches. Shell Island continues to draw holidaymakers in droves thanks to its stunning coastal setting.

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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 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.

An Indian traveller’s viral video titled “Mat aao Europe” is sparking debate online as he warns fellow tourists about Europe's extreme heat, lack of ACs, and high costs during summer. While many agree,