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A severe heatwave has hit much of Europe, triggering emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany, and added pressure on residents and tourists in Italy.
EuronewsA severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy. 0 °F). France 24 reported that the heatwave began affecting the continent as of 20/06/2026.
The same report stated that authorities in France convened emergency meetings in response. Germany issued nationwide warnings as temperatures rose. Officials there directed the public to take precautions against heat-related illness.
Italy reported added pressure on both residents and tourists. Local services faced increased demand for cooling and medical assistance. Details by Shirli Sitbon were published by France 24 on 20/06/2026 at 14:45 and modified the same day at 14:52.
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The Japan TimesFrance restricted alcohol sales at festivals and kept parks open overnight as temperatures reached 39-41 °C. Similar alerts covered most of Germany and parts of Italy and Spain.