101 Million Europeans Face Extreme Heat as Three Nations Shatter June Records

A severe heatwave gripped western Europe in late June 2026, exposing at least 101 million people to temperatures above 35°C. France, Spain, and Switzerland each set national June records within days—Paris reaching 40.9°C, Switzerland's Beznau 36.9°C. France reported 18 deaths. The episode followed an earlier May heatwave with 10–15°C above normal temperatures, marking two major heat events within six weeks and contributing to Europe's warmest summer on record from June through August.