Key Facts
• June 29: Portugal records 46.6°C, highest June temperature in history.
• June 30: Seville, Spain, reaches 45°C; Spain faces its hottest June on record.
• June 30: Italy issues heat warnings in 16 cities, with Rome experiencing dangerous heat levels.
• France: 75% of regions exceed 35°C; southern areas surpass 40°C, causing wildfires.
• France: 400 hectares burned in southern wildfires; fans sell out due to low AC usage.
• Turkey: Wildfires in Izmir displace over 50,000 residents; 80 people treated in hospitals.
• Experts warn climate change will increase frequency of extreme weather events.
Summary
A record-breaking heatwave has gripped Europe, with temperatures exceeding 45°C in multiple regions. Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France have all reported extreme heat, with Portugal recording 46.6°C, its highest June temperature ever. In France, wildfires have destroyed 400 hectares, while Turkey’s Izmir region has seen over 50,000 residents evacuated due to raging fires. Experts attribute these events to climate change, warning of more frequent extreme weather in the future.
