Heat Waves Ravage Europe: Spain, Greece, Italy, and Ukraine Struggle

Southern and eastern Europe face unprecedented heat waves with Spain and Greece declaring emergencies due to scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C. Greek firefighters battle 40 new blazes, while Spain copes with Saharan sand and dust exacerbating the extreme conditions.

The relentless heat forces outdoor restrictions and raises wildfire risks, with grape pickers starting work at dawn to escape the midday sun. In Ukraine, a damaged energy grid confronts a new challenge as a 40°C heat wave prompts nationwide blackouts, pushing businesses to rely on generators and residents to cool off at the Dnipro River during outages.

The situation remains dire as Europe grapples with the unbearable heat, prompting urgent measures and resilience against the relentless summer inferno.