Parts of Western Europe are experiencing soaring temperatures, amid a wave of hot air coming from Africa.
Temperatures in both Spain and France have reached unprecedented levels, increasing pressure on hospitals and power grids.
French officials expect temperatures to reach 42 degrees Celsius in some areas on Saturday.
Scientists warn that climate change increases the chances of exposure to heat waves, which are more intense and come before summer.
The French Meteorological Agency said France was experiencing the earliest recorded heat wave since temperature records were launched in 1947.
Farmers in Italy have warned of the impact of the drought on their crops, as the water level in the Po River has fallen by three quarters compared to seasonal averages.
In Spain, firefighting teams are trying to put out forest fires in Catalonia.
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