Europe's current heatwave is fuelled by a weather pattern known as an Omega block, which creates a heat dome.

Authorities accross Europe have warned of temperatures exceeding 39 and 40 degrees Celsius as a 'heat dome' sets in. Germany also faces the threat of extreme thunderstorms.

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

European countries are taking several measures as a deadly heatwave grips the continent

Europe’s deadly heatwave is linked to an omega block weather pattern. Learn how it traps hot air and why climate change may worsen heat extremes.

Temperature records have been broken in several European cities today following a heatwave

A powerful weather pattern known as an "omega block" is helping sustain the intense heatwave sweeping across Western Europe, where temperatures have soared above 40°C and dozens…

Europe is warming at more than twice the global average

Europe's current heatwave is fuelled by a weather pattern known as an Omega block, which creates a heat dome.