Portugal has declared a state of alert due to severe heat and the risk of wildfires, with temperatures expected between 36 to 44 degrees Celsius. Preventative measures include prohibiting access to forest areas and banning fireworks and machinery. Five districts are on red alert, while others are on orange and yellow alerts. Spain is also facing a heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in several regions. The extreme weather is affecting Nordic countries as well, with unprecedented heatwaves recorded. Poland is warned of storms and heat, while Italy is experiencing rainstorms after a hot summer. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)