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In pictures: Europe swelters in blistering June heat In pictures: Europe swelters in blistering June heat
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A heavy metal music fan cools off with water at a festival in Clisson, western FranceA heavy metal music fan cools off with water at a festival in Clisson, western France
A heavy metal music fan cools off with water at a festival in Clisson, western FranceA heavy metal music fan cools off with water at a festival in Clisson, western France
Parts of western Europe are experiencing more extreme heat this weekend under a wave of hot air that has moved north from Africa.Parts of western Europe are experiencing more extreme heat this weekend under a wave of hot air that has moved north from Africa.
Temperatures in both Spain and France have broken records, putting pressure on hospitals and energy grids.Temperatures in both Spain and France have broken records, putting pressure on hospitals and energy grids.
French officials forecast some areas will reach 42C (107.6F) on Saturday.French officials forecast some areas will reach 42C (107.6F) on Saturday.
Scientists warn that climate change is making periods of intense heat strike more frequently and earlier in the year, and be more severe.Scientists warn that climate change is making periods of intense heat strike more frequently and earlier in the year, and be more severe.
France is experiencing the country's earliest recorded heatwave since records began in 1947, its meteorological agency said.France is experiencing the country's earliest recorded heatwave since records began in 1947, its meteorological agency said.
Farmers in Italy warned of the impact of drought on their harvests, with water levels in the River Po down by nearly three-quarters compared with seasonal averages. In Spain, firefighters tackled forest blazes in Catalonia.Farmers in Italy warned of the impact of drought on their harvests, with water levels in the River Po down by nearly three-quarters compared with seasonal averages. In Spain, firefighters tackled forest blazes in Catalonia.
Water cooling sites were set up in Paris's Place de la Republique, where temperatures were forecast to peak at 37C (98.6F) on SaturdayWater cooling sites were set up in Paris's Place de la Republique, where temperatures were forecast to peak at 37C (98.6F) on Saturday
Water cooling sites were set up in Paris's Place de la Republique, where temperatures were forecast to peak at 37C (98.6F) on SaturdayWater cooling sites were set up in Paris's Place de la Republique, where temperatures were forecast to peak at 37C (98.6F) on Saturday
A woman uses a fan to cool down in Paris's Luxembourg GardensA woman uses a fan to cool down in Paris's Luxembourg Gardens
A woman uses a fan to cool down in Paris's Luxembourg GardensA woman uses a fan to cool down in Paris's Luxembourg Gardens
Early morning temperatures were cool enough for this mother to take her child for a stroll through the Jardin des Tuileries in the French capitalEarly morning temperatures were cool enough for this mother to take her child for a stroll through the Jardin des Tuileries in the French capital
Early morning temperatures were cool enough for this mother to take her child for a stroll through the Jardin des Tuileries in the French capitalEarly morning temperatures were cool enough for this mother to take her child for a stroll through the Jardin des Tuileries in the French capital
It was hot work for a tomato farmer in Ortaffa, southern FranceIt was hot work for a tomato farmer in Ortaffa, southern France
It was hot work for a tomato farmer in Ortaffa, southern FranceIt was hot work for a tomato farmer in Ortaffa, southern France
In Cologne, Germany temperatures were forecast to peak at 35C (98F) on SaturdayIn Cologne, Germany temperatures were forecast to peak at 35C (98F) on Saturday
In Cologne, Germany temperatures were forecast to peak at 35C (98F) on SaturdayIn Cologne, Germany temperatures were forecast to peak at 35C (98F) on Saturday
Water from a fountain in central Rome offered one tourist a cooling splashWater from a fountain in central Rome offered one tourist a cooling splash
Water from a fountain in central Rome offered one tourist a cooling splashWater from a fountain in central Rome offered one tourist a cooling splash
Shrubs grow along the dried-out bed of the River Cervol in Vinaros, SpainShrubs grow along the dried-out bed of the River Cervol in Vinaros, Spain
Shrubs grow along the dried-out bed of the River Cervol in Vinaros, SpainShrubs grow along the dried-out bed of the River Cervol in Vinaros, Spain
German officials issued a heat warning after forecasting that temperatures will reach 34C (93.2F) this weekend in the capitalGerman officials issued a heat warning after forecasting that temperatures will reach 34C (93.2F) this weekend in the capital
German officials issued a heat warning after forecasting that temperatures will reach 34C (93.2F) this weekend in the capitalGerman officials issued a heat warning after forecasting that temperatures will reach 34C (93.2F) this weekend in the capital
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