A severe heatwave is sweeping through Western Europe, with temperatures reaching 44 degrees Celsius in parts of France.
The extreme weather has caused significant disruptions to daily life, including suspended railway services and the cancellation of major sporting events.
Health authorities in France have confirmed three deaths among elderly individuals, which they have partially linked to the intense heat.
The situation underscores the growing vulnerability of European infrastructure and public health systems to extreme weather events.
The current heatwave follows a period of elevated temperatures across the continent.
Earlier reports from the Netherlands indicated heatwaves reaching 33 degrees Celsius, accompanied by heavy rainfall in the south.