Europe is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is buckling, with highway damage and advisories against non-essential train travel. France's hospitals are strained, while the UK has recorded its hottest June day ever. Italy remains under a red heat alert. Scientists link these extreme events to climate change, intensifying calls for urgent action.

Here are some standout figures that show the unprecedented scale and intensity of this heatwave.

As a record-breaking heatwave grips large parts of Europe, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), national weather services and partners are mobilising heat-health action…

In France, dozens of people including both young and old have died during the heatwave