A severe heat wave has pushed temperatures above 40°C across Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal, prompting wildfire alerts and public health warnings. Authorities in cities such as Rome and Lisbon implemented emergency measures, while record heat disrupted tourism and outdoor activities. Experts link the trend to climate change, noting increased risks for vulnerable populations and projecting a sharp rise in heat-related deaths in the coming decades.

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