Europe battles severe heatwave as death toll rises to 327 in Spain
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Europe is continuing to endure a severe heatwave, with extreme temperatures driving up deaths, disrupting travel and putting pressure on power systems across several countries.
- According to the report, Spain has been among the worst affected, where the death toll linked to record-breaking heat has risen to 327 over the past five days.
- Germany has also recorded its highest temperatures in six years, with the mercury climbing beyond 41 degrees Celsius.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Europe is continuing to endure a severe heatwave, with extreme temperatures driving up deaths, disrupting travel and putting pressure on power systems across several countries.
According to the report, Spain has been among the worst affected, where the death toll linked to record-breaking heat has risen to 327 over the past five days. Authorities say the persistent high temperatures have created dangerous conditions for vulnerable people across the country.
Germany has also recorded its highest temperatures in six years, with the mercury climbing beyond 41 degrees Celsius. In the United Kingdom, temperatures reached 37.3 degrees Celsius, while Switzerland reported a high of 38.8 degrees Celsius.