Rio Times · Analysis

Key Facts

—What happened Europe endured its most severe heatwave on record, with a fresh wave building across France, Spain and Portugal into early July.

—The toll The WHO recorded more than 1,300 excess deaths across Europe since 21 June, with France among the hardest hit.

—The records All-time June highs fell across France, Spain, Germany and beyond, with France’s hottest-ever day set on 24 June.