EUROPE — Authorities across Europe have issued health warnings and fire alerts amid a severe heatwave sweeping the continent. Rising temperatures and dry conditions have increased the risk of wildfires, particularly in southern and central regions.
Governments are urging residents to take precautions, avoid outdoor fires, and stay hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses. Firefighters remain on high alert as several countries report multiple field and forest fires, threatening communities and farmland.
Meteorologists warn that the heatwave, driven by shifting weather patterns, could persist for several days, exacerbating drought conditions and stressing power and water supplies.
Public health officials are also cautioning vulnerable groups, including the elderly and children, to limit exposure during peak heat hours.
The ongoing climate crisis is expected to make such extreme weather events
more frequent and intense in the future.
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