Europe's Deadly Heatwave | Hundreds Dead, Billions At Risk As Temperatures Soar
Europe is battling one of its most severe heatwaves on record, with soaring temperatures claiming hundreds of lives, disrupting transport, forcing school closures, and straining critical infrastructure. Viral videos of people jumping into rivers and overheating gadgets highlight the crisis, but the reality is far more serious. From Spain and France to Italy and Germany, governments are scrambling to respond as economists warn of massive financial losses and scientists say Europe is warming faster than any other continent.
