101 Million Europeans Exposed as Western Heatwave Breaks June Records

A severe heatwave swept western Europe in late June 2026, subjecting 101 million people to temperatures exceeding 35°C. France, Spain, and Switzerland each set national June records—Paris hit 40.9°C, Switzerland's Beznau 36.9°C. France documented 18 deaths. This followed a May heatwave 10–15°C above normal, making two extreme heat events in six weeks and contributing to Europe's warmest summer on record from June through August.