During an unprecedented heat spell, Barcelona logged its highest temperature in 112 years, reaching 40.7C on Tuesday.

The scorching heat forced brief shutdowns at French nuclear reactors.

Spain’s most extensive wildfire near Madrid continued to flame, covering nearly 20,000 hectares.

In France, wildfires also escalated out of control.

Hail battered the Balkans, damaging homes.

Meanwhile, Scotland and Canada faced separate wildfires under Europe’s unstable weather patterns, sparking concerns.

Authorities cautioned of deteriorating conditions as high temperatures persisted across the continent, exacerbating worries.