Heat waves have hit a number of European countries, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Serbia.
Abnormal heat in Europe
Due to global warming, experts are increasingly recording experimental heat waves, especially in the south of Europe.
Italy's health ministry has declared 21 of its 27 regions to be high-risk zones due to high temperatures, with unions calling for restrictions to be extended to the entire country.
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Greece and Spain are also mobilising resources to combat the effects of the heatwave, with temperatures reaching 42°C in Seville and other cities.
Authorities recommend that citizens avoid physical activity during the day, drink plenty of water and take care of the elderly and children.
Spain's National Meteorological Service has reported that June 2025 was the hottest month on record.
Experts warn that extreme heat could impact daily life, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children.
Without action, heat-related deaths could more than quadruple by mid-century.
