During a heat wave in Seville, Spain on Saturday, a woman shields herself from the sun using a fan. Major heat waves have swept across southern Europe, with temperatures exceeding 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in countries like Italy, Spain, and Greece. Local authorities have issued warnings about the risk of wildfires as experts attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Countries such as Italy and Portugal are implementing measures to combat the record-high temperatures, including restricting outdoor work activities during the hottest hours of the day. Tourists and locals in cities like Rome, Milan, and Naples are seeking refuge from the scorching heat by staying in the shade and drinking from public water fountains. Greece is also on high wildfire alert, with a recent blaze near Athens prompting evacuations and road closures. In Spain, temperatures have soared to 107 Fahrenheit (42 Celsius) in cities like Seville, leading to health alerts and safety recommendations from authorities. The national meteorological service in Spain has forecasted June to be the hottest month on record. Measures are being taken to protect vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and children, from the adverse effects of the intense heat. A recent study published in Lancet Public Health indicates a rising risk of heat-related deaths due to climate change, underscoring the importance of addressing this issue.
To avoid confusion, I recommend rewriting the text as: “The effects of increasingly mild winters have resulted in a notable rise in heat-related deaths. Sign up for CNN news and newsletters by creating an account on CNN.com.”
