France and other parts of southern and eastern Europe are experiencing record heat alerts, with 84 of 96 regions in France under orange alert. The situation is described as 'unprecedented' by Climate Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher. Spain and Portugal recorded their hottest June days, with temperatures reaching 46C. Emergency services are on standby, and many schools in France are closed. Wildfires have erupted in various countries, including Turkey and Croatia, while the heatwave poses health risks and impacts the climate. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)