Europe swelters below heatwave | DW News

Much of Western Europe is sweltering in a gruelling heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb further in the coming days. Authorities across the continent have been issuing extreme weather alerts. In European capitals, both residents and tourists are improvising ways to stay cool.

DW News spoke with Andrea Pedot, a member of the Italian Red Cross Resilience and Adaptation Team. He also works as an epidemiologist specializing in heatwaves.

Chapters:
00:00 Extreme weather alerts across Europe
01:00 Europe fastest warming continent
01:22 Severe thunderstorms and hale forecast
01:38 Andrea Pedot: When does heat become a health hazard?
02:38 Warning signs of a heat stroke and remedies
04:30 Who’s most vulnerable?
05:46 Skin protection during summer

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