Temperatures are rising across Europe. In Rome, it may reach 37°C (99°F), so many tourists and Catholic pilgrims are going to the city’s 2,500 public fountains to cool down.
In Marseille, France, the temperature may reach 40°C (104°F). To help people stay cool, the city has made public swimming pools free to use.
Portugal is also under heat warnings. On Sunday, 42°C (108°F) is expected in Lisbon. There’s also a high risk of forest fires. In Venice, people attending — or protesting — Jeff Bezos’s wedding had to deal with the intense summer heat.
Scientists say this kind of heat is caused by humans burning fossil fuels. It’s making the planet hotter and causing more dangerous weather.
The heatwave is expected to get worse on Sunday.
Europe Faces Extreme Heatwave
In Spain, many places could see over 40°C (104°F), with some areas reaching 42°C (108°F). Spain has had its hottest three years in history recently. Because of the heat, outdoor work is now banned during the hottest part of the day in places like Sicily and Liguria, Italy. Trade unions want this rule in more regions.
In Nice, France, 250 fans were given to schools to help with the heat.
This heatwave follows Europe’s hottest March ever. Experts say global warming is making extreme weather — like hurricanes, droughts, floods, and heat waves — happen more often and with more force.
In 2024, the planet saw many disasters, costing over $300 billion. It was also the hottest year ever recorded.
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