June has become the hottest month in Europe ever

June has become the hottest month in Europe in the history of meteorological observations, but abnormally high temperatures may become even higher due to the arrival of heat waves from North Africa.

For example, Italy has declared a red danger level in 16 cities due to the heat, including Rome, Florence and Bologna, which are popular with tourists. The highest temperatures are expected in the south of the country and on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. There this week, the thermometer can rise to a record +49 °C.

In the Spanish capital Madrid, the air temperature has already exceeded +35 °C. In the south of the country, it is expected to reach +40 °C and above.

Abnormal heat also came to a number of regions of France and Greece. In Athens, attractions are closed during the day due to the temperature of +44 °C.

In Turkey, in the south and south-east of the country, the air will warm up to +50 °C.