Every major Italian city is on heat alert as the drought hits Hungary’s nuclear power

Drought-starved Danube water can no longer cool the reactors, forcing Hungary to ration power as Italy puts all 27 major cities on red alert.

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 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.

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.

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

The National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a swell surge (Kallakkadal) alert for the coastal belt stretching from Alappad to Edava. High waves reaching heights of up to 1.6 meters, alongside potential coastal erosion and sea incursions, are expected along the coastline until 11.30 p.m. on Au

PM Péter Magyar says country nearly forced into decision as extreme heat and low water levels in Danube pose challenges in region Hungary has come “within millimetres” of having to shut down its nuclear power plant overnight, prime minister Péter Magyar said, as low water levels in the Danube continue to pose challeng

Temperatures could hit 28C by midday on Tuesday, making heatwave conditions official

Climate change makes Europe's summers hotter, intensifying fires and droughts while threatening lives and economies.