"Southern Europe Endures Scorching Heatwave with 104F Temperatures"
TL;DR
Southern Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring above 104°F (40°C), prompting health warnings, record energy consumption, and wildfires. Cities across Italy, Greece, Croatia, and other Balkan countries are taking measures to protect vulnerable populations and mitigate the heat's impact. The heatwave is expected to peak mid-week, with temperatures potentially reaching 111°F (44°C) in some areas.
- 'Hellishly hot' southern Europe bakes under temperatures topping 104 F NPR
- ‘It’s hell outside': Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts The Associated Press
- Weather tracker: Parts of Europe suffer under heatwave – with little relief at night The Guardian
- Southern Europe scorched by heat wave as temperatures surpass 40°C FRANCE 24 English
- 'Hellishly hot' southern Europe is hit with 104F (40C) temperatures, with countries issuing heat warnings, ban Daily Mail
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