Europe swelters in gruelling heatwave, authorities ramp up warnings

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Issued on: 20/06/2026 - 14:45Modified: 20/06/2026 - 14:52

A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents ​in Italy. Temperatures climbed to record levels, and are set to hit 40°C (105.0 °F). Details by Shirli Sitbon.

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