The summer of 2025 has seen unprecedented heat across Europe, with temperatures above 46°C causing widespread impacts in France, Italy, and Spain. Schools closed, outdoor work faced restrictions, and urban infrastructure, including power grids, struggled to cope. Wildfires erupted, notably in Turkey, requiring large-scale evacuations. Climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of heatwaves, prompting experts to warn of a future with more prolonged high-temperature events. Long-term strategies are needed to address these changes, including urban redesign to enhance resilience against extreme heat.
Record-breaking heat across Europe in summer 2025 led to temperatures exceeding 46°C, causing school closures and pressuring urban infrastructure, particularly in France, Italy, and Spain.
Wildfires intensified due to heat in Turkey, leading to the evacuation of over 50,000 people, orchestrated by high winds and low humidity in the region.
Meteorologists predict that longer and more intense heatwaves will become a norm in Europe, altering the landscape of climate conditions and urban responses.
The WHO suggests that addressing extreme heat necessitates rethinking urban design and infrastructure to better prepare cities for these escalating climate challenges.
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