- Italy recorded all-time records for the country over all 27 European Union member states, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 27 days in a row in red-hot conditions.
- In Austria, a national heat record was set in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, where the temperature reached 41.2°C, and the heatwave was severe.
- In addition to the heat, wildfires broke out in Europe, and in some countries the heat was accompanied by power outages.
Italy saw all-time records for the country, with strong heat spikes across Europe. According to the forecast, in Europe the temperature could exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), and in some areas it could be the highest in decades.
Meanwhile, the material notes that the heat is affecting the entire European continent, with Italy seeing particularly high temperatures. The report also says that the heat is expected to continue in the coming days.
Italy’s interior ministry says that in the last 27 months, the national heatwave system has recorded an increase, with red-hot temperatures recorded across the country. According to the report, the first heatwave warning was issued a year ago, when all the regions were experiencing heat, but not as severe as this time. The ministry also notes that the heat is affecting tourism and air quality.
According to the Interior Ministry, the heat is also affecting the country’s health and the environment. The ministry says that the heat can lead to dehydration and other health problems, and that the authorities are urging people to take precautions.
According to the GeoSphere Austria meteorological service, the highest temperature in Austria was recorded at Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, where the thermometer reached 41.2°C (106.2°F) on average in the city. The report also notes that Austria’s heatwave is linked to the same weather conditions as in Italy and other countries.
Meanwhile, the report says that the heat is also affecting the power grid and that the increased demand for electricity could lead to instability. It also notes that the heat is causing power outages in some regions.
In Germany, the heat is being felt particularly strongly in the transport sector, where authorities are warning of potential disruptions. The ecological organization BUND says that the heat is not only a climate issue, but also a problem for energy and water resources, and that the current situation could worsen.
In France, a heatwave is also being felt, with temperatures reaching 20 degrees Celsius higher than usual. The report says that in some areas the heat could last for several days, and that authorities are urging people to stay indoors and avoid strenuous activity.
In Belgium, temperatures are expected to reach 40°C (104°F) in some areas, and the heat is expected to be accompanied by dry conditions. The report says that the heat could also affect the country’s agriculture and water supply.