Deaths rise, events cancelled as heatwave grips Europe (opens original article in a new tab)

A deadly 'Omega' heatwave grips Europe, causing multiple deaths, disrupting daily life, and prompting emergency measures as temperatures soar above normal levels.

• More deaths reported in Europe due to 'Omega' heatwave, with at least 48 in France from drowning and two children killed by heat in a car.
• Heatwave driven by Omega block weather pattern, with temperatures up to 18C above normal, affecting Western Europe including France, Britain, Italy, Germany, and Austria.
• Measures taken include checking on the elderly, offering air conditioning, and warnings for extreme heat, with record temperatures in the UK and concerns over vulnerable populations.