Alexander Orlik
Coverage of Alexander Orlik in the Nexus archive.
- Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
A severe heat wave gripped Europe, leading Italy to place all its major cities under red alert due to extreme temperatures. Austria recorded a new national temperature record of 41.2 C on Wednesday. The event is causing widespread disruptions, including drought-related energy issues and wildfires across the continent, prompting warnings about climate change's intensifying effects.
- Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
A blistering heat wave gripped Europe, putting all major Italian cities on red alert and setting a national temperature record in Austria. The extreme weather has caused severe drought, disrupted energy and transport systems across the continent, and fueled wildfires from France to the Balkans. Authorities warned that these frequent and intense events highlight vulnerabilities in public health and infrastructure due to climate change.