Europe braces for another heatwave after record-breaking temperatures
Summary
Many parts of Europe are facing another heatwave after extremely high temperatures caused wildfires, dried rivers, and thousands of deaths in June and July. Several countries, including Britain, France, Spain, Greece, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary, have heat and water-use restrictions due to worsening drought and fire conditions.Key Facts
- Britain and France have heat warnings with temperatures around 35°C (mid-90s °F).
- The British government has restricted water use and banned hosepipes in some areas; over 27 million people face water limits.
- France has water-use restrictions covering 70% of the country to reduce drought impact.
- Spain had its joint-hottest July since 1961 and the driest July on record with only 4.3 mm of rain.
- Large wildfires are burning in Spain and Greece, requiring evacuations and long firefighting efforts.
- Low water levels on the Rhine River in Germany threaten commercial shipping routes.
- Europe is warming faster than any other continent because of climate change.
- High temperatures are also expected in Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary.
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