Europe is in the grip of a punishing summer that is pushing temperatures beyond 45°C in parts of the continent, turning cities into heat traps and daily life into a struggle for relief. Streets in France, Spain, and Italy are baking under relentless sun, with authorities issuing widespread European heatwave emergency alerts as conditions reach dangerous levels.
What began as an early-summer heat surge has escalated into a full-scale crisis, with hospitals, transport systems, and emergency services stretched under pressure. In many regions, simply being outdoors for long periods has become a health risk, especially for the elderly and vulnerable.
