After several days of temperatures above 35C, Italian authorities issued a red alert for June 21 in eight cities

PARIS: A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy, as…

Nationwide warnings were also issued in Germany , while temperatures in Italy this weekend were hotter than in Bangkok.

France, Spain and Germany roll out safety measures amid intensifying heat