Heatwave In Europe: Scorching Temperatures Trigger Emergency Alerts & Health Warning

In Spain, the temperature soared past 46 degree C in some areas. While across the border, Portuguese authorities issued red heat alerts across seven regions as temperature climbed 43 degree C. (Image: AFP)

In France, the national weather service issued its highest alert for Paris with 15 surrounding departments, forecasting temperatures as high as 41°C. (Image: AP)

21 cities in Italy have been placed under Health Ministry’s red alert due to emergency level heat condition. (Image: AFP)

Germany is also bracing for highs of 39 degree C, with some towns restricting water usage. (Image: Instagram)

In Turkey, more than 50,000 people were evacuated from the Izmir province, where winds clocking 120 km/h (75 mph) worsened wildfires. (Image: YouTube/AFP/Screengrab)

In the UK, the Met Office expanded amber heat warnings as temperatures hit 34°C in London, and Wimbledon logged its hottest opening day ever at 31.4°C. (Image: AFP)