A severe early summer heatwave has swept across Europe, claiming at least eight lives and forcing emergency measures in several countries. Spain, France, and Italy reported heat-related deaths, while authorities across the continent issued red alerts,

Italy banned outdoor work in some regions during the warmest hours, France shut schools and part of the Eiffel Tower and Spain confirmed its hottest June on record as a severe heatwave gripped Europe,

Several European regions had their highest temperatures on the last day of June, as a heatwave continues into July.