Europe is melting under an unprecedented early summer heat wave 🌍, with temperatures shattering records and chaos unfolding across the continent. At least eight lives have been lost, wildfires are raging, and critical infrastructure is buckling—all before July even hits.
Spain bears the brunt of the crisis, hitting a jaw-dropping 46°C (115°F) in El Granado this week—nearly matching the Sahara Desert! 🔥 Catalonia’s wildfires have devoured forests, claimed two lives, and forced evacuations. Meanwhile, heat-related deaths in Extremadura and Córdoba highlight the human toll of this climate emergency.
Italy and Greece aren’t spared either. Rome saw thermometers touch 40°C, while Athens activated emergency cooling centers. Rivers like the Po in Italy are drying up, threatening agriculture and energy supplies. 💧⚡
Scientists link the heat dome trapping hot air to climate change, urging governments to accelerate green policies. For travelers, it’s a red-alert summer: rethink those Mediterranean plans. For young professionals and students? A stark reminder that the climate clock is ticking. ⏳
