Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record this years as prolonged periods of extreme heat pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels across multiple countries.
The impacts extended beyond discomfort, putting pressure on healthcare systems and damaging crops.
These four figures help indicate the scale of the heatwave across the region.
20.74: The average temperature
Western Europe recorded its hottest June since records began, with an average temperature of 20.74 degrees, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change service.
