Europe faces extreme heat this summer due to a persistent heat dome, causing widespread disruption and health concerns.

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.

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

Europe's current heatwave is fuelled by a weather pattern known as an Omega block.