Amid record heat, Barcelona noted its highest temperature in 112 years, reaching 40.7C on Tuesday.

The intense heat forced brief shutdowns at French nuclear reactors.

Spain’s biggest wildfire near Madrid continued to rage, covering nearly 20,000 hectares.

In France, wildfires also escalated out of control.

Hail battered the Balkans, striking homes.

Meanwhile, Scotland and Canada faced distinct wildfires under Europe’s turbulent weather patterns, raising concerns.

Authorities alerted of escalating conditions as high temperatures persisted across the continent, heightening worries.