Heatwaves may discourage you from peak-season trips to Spain or France

The heat surge around summer solstice, typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns that extreme conditions may persist this year.

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

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

Temperatures in Bordeaux were forecast to cross 42C on Monday, with 49 French regions placed under a red alert

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

Europe faces record-breaking heatwave as temperatures soar past 40C, forcing school closures, travel disruption and urgent health warnings across the continent.

Temperatures are expected to surge into the high-30s in many places as Europe faces its second heatwave in the space of a month.

Climate change is making extremely dangerous heat waves like this one more common.

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Historic heatwaves sweep Europe, shattering records from Iberia to Balkans-

Travellers should be aware that high-level bulletins have been issued across France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg and the UK.

Europe is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures nearing 40C. Schools have closed, and…

Several European countries issued red weather alerts as a fresh bout of extreme heat pushed temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

A "heat-dome" settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of up to 40C by Wednesday, with this latest UK heatwave expected to surpass the June record set in Hampshire in…

France, Spain, Italy and Luxembourg on alert, while Met Éireann warns Ireland set for ‘exceptionally hot’ Thursday

As temperatures climb towards 40°C, savvy travellers are turning to everything from frozen water bottles to cooling patches to escape the sweltering heat.

Numerous red alerts have been issued in preparation for 40°C temperatures across Europe

The UK Foreign Office has issued extreme temperature warnings for France, Spain and Portugal

Heatwaves may discourage you from peak-season trips to Spain or France