Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads

Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads with temperatures exceeding 40C in countries like Italy, Greece, France, Spain, and Portugal. Hot air from North Africa is causing the early and intense heatwave, prompting health and fire warnings. As the heatwave intensifies, authorities in multiple countries are taking precautionary measures, including opening swimming pools for free and advising residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours. Climate change is contributing to the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves, making extreme temperatures like those being experienced in Southern Europe more common.