In numbers: Europe’s heatwave smashes records as temperatures soar above 40C (opens original article in a new tab)

Europe's heatwave broke records with temperatures above 40C, causing drownings and extending heat alerts.

• France recorded 43.8C as its hottest day on record
• England's Somerset hit 36.4C, the hottest June day ever
• At least 40 people drowned in heat wave-related incidents in France