Europe swelters as heatwave nears 40°C, threatening tourism and wildlife

A severe heatwave has gripped Europe, with temperatures soaring to nearly 40 degrees Celsius. This extreme heat, driven by hot air from the Sahara and a 'heat dome' effect, has led to nationwide warnings, disruptions in tourism and transport, and concerns for wildlife. Several Italian cities, including Rome and Florence, have issued red alerts as the heatwave coincides with the summer solstice. AI

RANK_REASON Major weather event impacting a large region and multiple industries. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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• African anticyclone
• Apostolic Palace
• Bologna
• El Rastro
• Europe
• Florence
• Madrid
• Milan
• Rome
• Sahara
• Saint Peter's Square
• Turin

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