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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Suzan Fraser

Scorching temperatures grip Europe, putting regions on high alert

Spain Heat Wave Weather - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes in Turkey as a lingering heat wave that has cooked much of Europe led authorities to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat the heat on Monday.

A heat dome hovered over an arc from France, Portugal and Spain to Turkey, while data from European forecasters suggested other countries were set to broil further in coming days. New highs are expected on Wednesday before rain is forecast to bring respite to some areas later this week.

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