Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

Italy placed all of its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fuelling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent.

The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.

Austria breaks national temperature record, Hungary cuts power use as drought hits nuclear plant

Scientists and officials warn that such events are becoming more frequent and intense as the climate warms.

Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave

Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record  AP News

The world's fastest-warming continent, Europe has endured record-breaking heat and destructive wildfires this summer.

The world's fastest-warming continent is being ravaged by record-breaking heat, wildfires and drought this summer, as well as power and water shortages.

Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat  Reuters

It broke a previous record of 41 deg C set on Aug 4 in the capital Vienna.

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