Record-breaking temperatures have gripped western Europe, leading to dozens of heatwave-related deaths since mid-June, primarily in France, Spain, and Italy. French officials reported that 40 people have drowned in incidents linked to the extreme heat. In Nice, a high heat alert remains in effect, with temperatures reaching between 30C and 35C (86F and 95F).
Across the region, authorities have implemented measures to help citizens cope with the dangerous heat. The heatwave intensified across several European countries, reaching its peak in many areas and exacerbating conditions that have made these southern European nations the hardest hit so far.