A weather map illustrates the magnitude of the intense heatwave gripping south west Europe.
It shows a sea of red spreading from Africa and across Spain and Portugal. Forecasters predict temperatures of up to 48C later this week, which would be the hottest temperature ever recorded in mainland Europe.
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It could be the hottest ever temperature in
mainland Europe (Picture: Met Office).
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Spanish authorities are making preparations for emergencies during the heatwave expected to continue through Sunday. 27 of the country’s 50 provinces are at ‘extreme risk’ from heat beginning Thursday, the national weather agency said.
Read the Metro story by Jen Mills - “Europe facing its hottest day ever as heatwave hits with 48°C heat on its way.”
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