Western Europe recorded its hottest June, with temperatures as high as 46 degrees Celsius impacting millions. The continent faces early heatwaves, with two significant spikes already noted. Wildfires in Greece led to evacuations, while France saw emergency measures, including school closures and the shutting down of the Eiffel Tower. Spain reported 1,180 heat-related deaths, a notable rise from last year, with climate change contributing to over 1,500 of these deaths. The persistent heat is caused by a high-pressure system, or heat dome, which traps hot air, preventing cooling weather systems from entering.
Western Europe has recorded its hottest June, with temperatures reaching 46 degrees Celsius, affecting millions and causing wildfires and evacuations in Greece.
From late June to mid-July, heatwaves peaked at 46 degrees Celsius, leading to closures of schools and the Eiffel Tower in France and banning outdoor labor in Italy.
Spain's environment ministry reported 1,180 heat-related deaths in the past two months, a significant increase compared to the previous year, linked to climate change.
A high-pressure system, known as a heat dome, traps hot air, preventing milder weather from moving in, resulting in prolonged periods of excessive heat.
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