Europe's current heatwave is fuelled by a weather pattern known as an Omega block.
People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, in Paris, France, Jun 22, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Abdul Saboor)
24 Jun 2026 07:22PM
(Updated: 24 Jun 2026 07:29PM)
SINGAPORE: Europe is experiencing a major heatwave, with high temperatures disrupting daily life across the continent.In France, more than 90 per cent of the population is facing extreme heat. Temperatures are set to reach between 39 to 41 degrees Celsius on Wednesday (Jun 24) from Brittany to Paris and across much of the southwest.French authorities said on Tuesday that at least 40 people have died in incidents linked to the heatwave since the weekend. Many drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas.In Italy, the health ministry on Wednesday declared a red heatwave alert for 16 cities, including Milan and Rome.The hot weather is expected to extend into eastern Europe in the coming days.
