Europe has been experiencing dozens of extreme weather events in recent weeks, from blistering heatwaves to raging storms. Many of these rapidly fluctuating phenomena have already been attributed in part to human-induced climate change.

The number of casualties due to heatwaves is expected to increase if the temperature rises by two to three degrees.

Knowsley has also reached heatwave threshold. The threshold, which is 25C will be reached today and exceeded over the weekend. Tomorrow, Friday 11, a high of 28C is forecast and conditions will soar further on Saturday, with 31C expected in Knowsley.

Video. After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage.

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to a major heatwave with temperatures reaching 41°C. Part of broader European heatwave, it prompts closures and work pauses to protect people, especially in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Europe Scorched by Record-Breaking Heatwave Amid Climate Crisis | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G A dangerous and unprecedented heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with temperatures soaring far above seasonal norms due to accelerating climate change.