In a historic heatwave, Barcelona noted its highest temperature in 112 years, reaching 40.7C on Tuesday.

The intense heat forced short-term shutdowns at French energy reactors.

Spain’s most extensive wildfire near Madrid continued to flame, covering nearly 20,000 hectares.

In France, wildfires also spread out of control.

Hail lashed the Balkans, damaging homes.

Meanwhile, Scotland and Canada faced separate wildfires under Europe’s volatile weather patterns, raising concerns.

Authorities cautioned of worsening conditions as high temperatures persisted across the continent, intensifying worries.