Europe faced a heat wave as temperatures reached record highs in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece and Montenegro.

Spain

Fires broke out in Spain, where the temperature exceeded 40 degrees. Helicopters and firefighters are working to contain dozens of fires during the second the heat year in Guadalupe, Spain.
Firefighter Jorge Martin waits for orders during the second heat wave of the year near Cerrado del Arroyo Firefighter Jorge Martin waits for orders as a forest fire is visible on the horizon during the second heat wave of the year near Cerrado del Arroyo, Spain, on July 14 2022. REUTERS/Susan Vera
A helicopter works to extinguish a forest fire during the second heat wave of the year near Guadalupe, Spain, July 15, 2022. REUTERS/Susana Vera
Firefighters from Extremadura work to contain a forest fire during the second heatwave of the year in the vicinity of Riomal de Arebo Firefighters from Extremadura work to contain a forest fire during the second heatwave of the year in the vicinity of Riomal de Arebo, Spain, July 14, 2022. REUTERS/ Susana Ver
Sheep graze during the second heat wave of the year near Guadapero Sheep graze during the second heat wave of the year near Guadapero, Spain July 15, 2022. REUTERS/Susana Vera

People cooled off at a fountain in Madrid’s Rio Park, while animals at Madrid Zoo were offered watermelon ice and an apple to keep cool.

The second summer heat has hit Spain. People cool off at a fountain in Madrid's Rio Park during the second heat wave of the year in Madrid, Spain, July 14, 2022. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Heatwave at Madrid Zoo Aquarium A panda bear eats watermelon ice cream on a bamboo stick during the second heat wave at the Zoo Aquarium in Madrid, Spain, July 13, 2022. REUTERS/Susana Vera
Heat in the Madrid Zoo. A leopard tortoise eats an apple during the second heat wave this year at an aquarium at a zoo in Madrid, Spain, July 13, 2022. REUTERS/Susana Vera

Italy

Northern Italy is facing its worst drought in 70 years, with its longest river, the Po, near Turin, drying up. Forecasters predict that on the weekend in many parts of the country the temperature will be between 30 and 40 degrees, and the heat will last for about 10 days.

Drought-stricken northern Italy suffers second heat wave of summer A man sits on the dry bed of the Po River as part of Italy's longest river dried up due to its worst drought in 70 years, in Carmagnole near Turin, Italy, July 15, 2022. REUTERS/ Massimo Pinca
Drought-stricken northern Italy suffers second heat wave of summer A man sits on the dry bed of the Po River as part of Italy's longest river dried up due to its worst drought in 70 years, in Carmagnole near Turin, Italy, July 15, 2022. REUTERS/ Massimo Pinca
Drought-stricken northern Italy suffers second heat wave of summer A woman walks her dog next to the dry Po River as part of Italy's longest river dries up due to the worst drought in 70 years, in Turin, Italy, on July 15, 2022. REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
Drought-stricken northern Italy is suffering from its second summer heat wave. A woman sits next to the dry riverbed of the Po, as part of Italy's longest river dries up due to the worst drought in 70 years, in Turin, Italy, July 15, 2022. REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

People in Catania swim in the sea during the second heat wave.

People take a bath in the sea during the second heat wave in Catania People take a bath in the sea during the second heat wave in Catania, Italy July 14, 2022. REUTERS/Antonio Parrinello

Portugal

Dangerous fires are raging across Portugal as climate change brings scorching summers. The World Meteorological Organization is issuing health warnings as hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes. The hot wind fills the air with smoke and ash from forest fires.

Forest fires in Portugal July 13, 2022 Tomar, Portugal: The sun glows orange-red in the evening sky, while the air is filled with smoke and ash from wildfires brought by hot winds. Thousands of firefighters in Portugal continue to extinguish several fires in the center of the country. Photo: Viola Lopes/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
Supermoon - Portugal July 13, 2022, Tomar, Portugal: A full moon shines through clouds that have briefly dissipated and the air is filled with smoke from forest fires in the center of the country. In Portugal, thousands of firefighters continue to put out numerous fires across the country. Photo: Viola Lopes/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

Montenegro

Shepherds rest on Mount Durmitar in Montenegro as authorities warn of extreme temperatures of up to 30 degrees in Montenegro and up to 20 degrees in the rest of the Balkans.

A shepherd rests under an umbrella on Mount Durmitar, Montenegro, Friday, July 15, 2022. Authorities have warned of extremely high temperatures in Montenegro and the rest of the Balkans. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Horses cool off in a puddle on Mount Durmitar, Montenegro, Friday, July 15, 2022. Authorities have warned of extremely high temperatures in Montenegro and the rest of the Balkans. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Greece

People also gathered at Alimos beach in southern Greece as temperatures hit 40C. High temperatures and drought have also increased the risk of wildfires, according to civil defense officials.

People gather at the public beach of Alimos in southern Athens, Greece, Thursday, June 23, 2022. Temperatures reached 40..C (104..F) in parts of southern Greece on Friday as a June heatwave swept across central Europe. High temperatures and drought in parts of the continent have raised concerns about the risk of wildfires. (AP Photo/Thanasis Stavrakis)
A vendor from Bangladesh sells sea gear at the Alimos public beach in southern Athens, Greece, Thursday, June 23, 2022. Temperatures reached 40..C (104..F) in parts of southern Greece on Friday as a June heat wave hit affected areas in Central Europe. High temperatures and drought in parts of the continent have raised concerns about the risk of wildfires. (AP Photo/Thanasis Stavrakis)

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