Extreme heatwave conditions across Western and Central Europe showing 2m air temperatures, with France, Italy, and the Alpine region experiencing widespread 35–40°C+ anomalies under a persistent heat dome pattern. Credit: Ventusky.
Paris hit 40°C last week. Hospitals reported a surge in heat-related emergencies. The city responded by banning public alcohol consumption and takeaway alcohol sales during peak heat hours – a measure intended to reduce alcohol-linked dehydration and cardiac stress as emergency services came under pressure…
Source: Global Climate Risks Platform
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