Europe Braces for 4,500 Deaths as Ferocious Heatwave Grips Continent

30Europe is baking under a ferocious early-summer heatwave that has brought much of the continent to a standstill, with experts warning that up to 4,500 people could perish in the coming days as temperatures soar well above seasonal norms. In what …

Greece: Wildfire crisis in Crete triggers mass evacuations amid Europe-wide heatwave

A fast-moving wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of tourists, residents, and hotel guests. This is as a result of intense winds and extreme heat continue to fuel the inferno. The blaze broke out late Tuesday in the …

Heat wave shutters Paris' Eiffel Tower as Europe bakes

Barcelona recorded its hottest June in more than a century, the summit of Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools closed on Tuesday as Europe sizzled in its first major heat wave of the summer. Health warnings …

“Unprecedented” heatwave in southern Europe

In addition to hail in some places, in Portugal, Sunday's heat led to the formation of a rare phenomenon of "rolling clouds", which accumulated in certain stretches of the coast. Images shared on social media show a huge horizontal cloud …

Tourists evacuated from Crete as heatwave punishes Europe

Thousands of people have evacuated the Greek island of Crete to escape a rapidly spreading wildfire threatening homes and hotels. Firefighters, with the support of water-dropping planes and helicopters, are battling the blaze, which began in the …

Forest fires break out as heatwave grips southern Europe

Update on the extreme temperatures in Southern Europe

Cathal Nolan, Meteorologist and founder of the Irish Weather Channel // Cliodna O'Flynn, Journalist in Tenerife // Brian O’Connell, RTÉ reporter live from Portugal // Chris Bockman, reporter based in Toulouse

One of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations shutters temporarily — here’s why

Wind, rain and snow won’t stop tourists from gallivanting across Europe, but heat just might. Temperatures across the continent are soaring as the region has been suffering from a record-breaking heat wave, with some of the highest readings clocking in at …

Severe Heatwave hits Southern Europe

Severe heatwaves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local officials issue new fire warnings. Experts say the increased frequency and intensity …

Image of the day: Heatwave grips Europe

Large swathes of Europe are experiencing extreme heat as a prolonged heatwave sweeps across the continent, bringing record-breaking temperatures, school closures, and rising health risks. In Italy, two heat-related fatalities have been reported, while …