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Europe on red alert as record heatwave pushes health systems to brink
Published 26 June 2026 ยท europe
Scientists described the spell of extreme weather, which began on June 20, as the most severe heatwave ever recorded in Europe. They warned that the
Scientists described the spell of extreme weather, which began on June 20, as the most severe heatwave ever recorded in Europe. They warned that the continent, which is warming faster than any other region on Earth, is facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes driven by climate change. France and Britain remained among the worst-affected countries, with both experiencing record-breaking June temperatures.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 7:26 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 8:04 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Scientists described the spell of extreme weather, which began on June 20, as the most severe heatwave ever recorded in Europe.
They warned that the continent, which is warming faster than any other region on Earth, is facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes driven by climate change.
France and Britain remained among the worst-affected countries, with both experiencing record-breaking June temperatures.