Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor

Western Europe saw its hottest June ever last month, with a scorching heatwave that pushed temperatures well above average. The EU's climate monitor reported an average temperature of 20.74 degrees Celsius, over 3 degrees Celsius above the norm. This surge in extreme heat comes amid a worrying trend of increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves, raising concerns about the impact of climate change. As another heatwave hits this week, it underscores the urgent need for robust climate action to mitigate these escalating weather extremes.