On 29th June 2026: Europe is experiencing one of its most severe heatwaves in recent years, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several regions including parts of France, Spain, Italy, Germany and neighboring countries.
Health agencies and officials have linked the ongoing extreme heat to more than 1,300 excess deaths across Europe since late June, while France alone has reported around 1,000 excess deaths.
The heatwave has strained hospitals and emergency services, disrupted transport systems, increased power demand, and damaged infrastructure in some areas. #italy