What’s happening?
An area of high pressure, also referred to as a heat dome, is drawing hot air northwards from the Sahara Desert to European cities.
Death and despair
* Two swimmers were found dead this week in England in the high heat, two more are missing
* French reports suggested five deaths might have been linked to the heat wave
* Two-year-old boy died of dehydration in Austria after he climbed into an overheated parked car and fell asleep in it
* Bridge at the port of Rotterdam had to be sprayed to prevent the metal from expanding
* Homeless in London are being handed out water and sunscreen
Is the end in sight?
The heatwave will end in a few days. On the weekend, temperatures are expected to fall. However, quite often the end of a heatwave brings storms, including lightning and heavy flooding.
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