Extreme heat kills five in Italy in 24 hours as WHO calls Europe meeting
Today, 25 major Italian cities are in the “red zone,” on high alert due to the extreme heat, and that number is expected to remain unchanged tomorrow as well.
Europe swelters under extreme heat: Dozens drown in France, red alerts in Spain and Italy, record temperatures in Britain
Last night was the hottest ever recorded in France, while a nuclear power plant was shut down as a precaution. Five people drowned in Germany, and temperatures of up to 40°C are expected in parts of southern Britain
The ‘Omega block’ heatwave scorching Europe: at least 18 dead in France as Britain, France and Spain face record temperatures
Red alert in 12 cities in Italy; schools closed in France as temperatures reached 42 degrees Celsius in some areas - What is the “Omega Block” phenomenon?