Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Escalates | Europe News

Europe is in the grip of a deadly heatwave, with temperatures soaring into the mid-30s Celsius across Britain, France, and beyond — even hitting countries like Switzerland and Hungary that rarely see such extremes. Rivers are at record lows, forcing cargo ships to carry less, crippling transport, and shutting down nuclear plants in Hungary and Romania. Over 20 million people in England and Wales face hosepipe bans as half the country battles drought. Wildfires rage in Greece, France, and Spain, fueled by tinder-dry conditions. Thousands have died from previous heatwaves, and scientists warn this is just the beginning — nearly 120 million Europeans lived through their hottest July on record in 2026, with summers only getting hotter due to climate change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f81676a73c78a7e6