A punishing early summer heat...

The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F).

Heat warnings were issued for parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy and Germany with new highs expected on Wednesday.

Europe faces a severe heatwave, breaking temperature records and highlighting climate change vulnerabilities.

The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F).| Read More Al Jazeera –...

The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F).| Read More Al Jazeera –...

Authorities issue extreme heat, health and wildfire warnings with highest temperatures forecast in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain

Extreme heat ‘the new normal’, says UN chief, as authorities across the continent issue health warnings

As well as an increased risk of forest fires, Germany’s rivers are also running low.

Heat warnings were issued for France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and the UK, with new highs expected on Wednesday.