Europe swelters as ‘heat dome’ pushes temperatures towards 40C
A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius. Spain's AEMET agency issued alerts for temperatures exceeding 39C, while French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu banned alcohol at festivals in red alert regions. These extreme conditions reflect an ongoing trend of more frequent heatwaves in Europe, attributed to climate change.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 07:16 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 07:20 UTC
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