Europe is melting under a hellish heatwave that has already shattered numerous temperature records! Southern Spain is under siege with temperatures reaching a staggering 46 degrees Celsius in El Granado, setting a new June record. But Spain isn’t the only one suffering – Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, and many other countries are battling red and orange heat warnings due to unbearable heat. Hospitals in Italy report a surge in heatstroke cases, especially among the elderly, cancer patients, and homeless people. Cities like Bologna and Rome have opened air-conditioned shelters and offer free access to swimming pools for those over 70. Slovenia recorded a new national June record of 38.4°C, while Serbia hit its highest temperature since the 19th century! Scientists warn that such heatwaves are now ten times more likely due to climate change, with another wave expected in France, Germany, Italy, and the UK. Will Europe survive this hellish heat or will we all end up as roasted calamari? As temperatures soar and people faint, the question remains – where are the air conditioners and why aren’t we better prepared? Got any cool survival hacks for these scorching days? Drop them in the comments, maybe your tip will save someone from heatstroke!
