Record Heat Strikes Europe: 101 Million People Sweat Through Dangerous Temperatures

A severe heatwave hit western Europe in late June 2026, exposing 101 million people to dangerously hot temperatures—above 95°F. France, Spain, and Switzerland all broke their hottest June records in days. Paris reached nearly 106°F; Switzerland's hottest spot hit 98°F. France reported 18 deaths. This came just weeks after another extreme heat event in May. Together, these pushed Europe toward its hottest summer on record.