With scorching temperatures breaking records across Europe this summer, The Local has put together tried and tested tips for surviving heatwaves from southern Europe, where locals have had decades of practice coping with the heat.
Several heatwaves have hit Europe so far this summer, breaking records in the process.
More than two-thirds of Europeans endured temperatures topping 35C during the June 15th-30th heatwave, according to an AFP analysis, and western Europe experienced its hottest June-July period on record.
Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, primarily caused by burning coal, oil and gas -- and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense.
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