Reports indicate that an intense heatwave across several European countries has affected 150 million people.
According to the reports, the extreme heat has resulted in 1,028 deaths in Spain and nearly 1,000 additional deaths in France.
Health authorities say that the high temperatures have had a particularly severe impact on elderly people, children, and those with chronic illnesses.
This year’s heatwave has affected large parts of Europe, with many countries recording new temperature records.
In France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Poland, and several other countries, temperatures have exceeded 40°C in some areas.
