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Tourists are blurred by the heat rising from the asphalt as they walk in front of Rome's ancient Colosseum, 1 August, 2026

Video. Extreme heat pushes temperatures above 40°C across Europe

Updated: 06/08/2026 - 16:32 GMT+2

The current heatwave has exposed vulnerabilities in public health systems, power generation, transportation networks and tourism infrastructure, forcing governments to adapt to more frequent periods of extreme weather.

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