Another heat blast hits Europe as drought, fires and record-low rivers worsen
Summary
Europe is facing another heatwave with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s Celsius in countries like Britain and France. This comes after a summer of record heat, severe drought, wildfires, and dangerously low river levels affecting water supplies and transport.Key Facts
- A new heatwave is spreading across Europe, including Britain, France, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary.
- The United Kingdom is experiencing its fifth hot spell this summer, with half of England and all of Wales under drought conditions and hosepipe bans affecting 23 million people.
- France expects temperatures up to 35°C, with heat covering most of the country by midweek.
- Thousands of excess deaths have occurred during earlier heatwaves this year in France and the UK.
- Greece has battled multiple wildfires near Athens, with over 10,000 hectares of forest burned.
- Historic wildfires and drought have also affected France and Spain this summer.
- Rivers such as the Rhine in Germany and the Vistula in Poland are at record low water levels, hurting transport and increasing costs.
- Climate change is making European summers hotter and worsening drought and fire risks.
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