Europe is facing a major weather crisis, with parts of France expected to reach up to 45C today, as the continent swelters under a massive heatdome.
The spike in temperatures is being driven by a mass of hot air moving north from the Sahara, fuelled by a strong high‑pressure system known as the ‘African anticyclone.’
Meteorologists say the system is creating a so‑called ‘heat dome,’ trapping hot air over western and central Europe and allowing temperatures to build day after day.
Harsh temperatures are expected to linger until at least Thursday, with conditions possibly intensifying as the week continues. The European heatdome comes
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