Over Half of Europe Suffered Heat Stress in 2026
The Copernicus Climate Change Service has revealed that Summer 2026 in Europe was the third hottest summer on record, marked by recurring heatwaves and record-high temperatures. 52% of the continent's area experienced severe heat stress, with temperatures exceeding 32°C, and Western Europe recorded 41 days of intense heat stress and 13 days of extreme heat stress, all set as new records. Europe experienced four of the strongest ten heatwaves this year, with the August 2003 heatwave remaining the most severe in the rankings.
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