A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

The heat surge ‌on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions.

  • pasdechance@jlai.lu
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    10 hours ago

    Managed to keep my indoor temp under 30 today here in Normandy. No AC. Not looking forward to the next few days.

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      5 hours ago

      My german apartment is managing, but these thick walls are getting warmer day by day. I’m afraid it’s going to become an oven before long