A severe heatwave sweeping across Europe has caused widespread disruption, with power outages reported in parts of France, emergency heat alerts issued in the United Kingdom and Spain, and growing pressure on energy and transport systems across the continent.
Mayor of Paris Emmanuel Grégoire has warned people to stay safe and not take risks as the number of heatwave related deaths continue to soar.
Speaking in an interview with French Channel TF1, he referenced "individuals exposing themselves to major risks.”
"I saw it this morning coming here, yesterday evening at 7:30 pm, I was leaving my office, I saw a hundred joggers. Frankly, that is not responsible." he said.
Meanwhile authorities in northern France are working to restore electricity to thousands of homes after outages linked to overheating infrastructure during the prolonged spell of extreme temperatures. Officials said healthcare facilities and critical services were being prioritised, with generators deployed to support care homes affected by the disruption.
“The incident was accidental and related to the current heatwave,” local officials said, adding that no injuries were reported.
The outages come as large parts of western and southern Europe continue to experience temperatures far above seasonal averages, with some regions recording levels up to 18°C above normal. Meteorological agencies warn that conditions remain similar to historic heatwaves seen in previous decades, raising concerns over public health and infrastructure resilience.
In the United Kingdom, authorities have issued a rare red heat health alert, warning of risks to life for vulnerable groups as temperatures climb into the high thirties. Energy operators have been asked to increase supply capacity, while transport services have introduced speed restrictions and urged only essential travel.
Spain and France have also issued red alerts in several regions, with officials advising residents to remain indoors during peak heat hours. Across southern Europe, hospitals are reporting increased demand as heat-related illnesses rise.
The extreme temperatures are also affecting daily life, with construction work rescheduled, agricultural activity shifted to nighttime hours, and increased demand for cooling systems straining electricity networks.
Meteorologists say the heatwave is being driven by a persistent weather pattern trapping hot air over the region, with conditions expected to continue in the coming days.
Health authorities across Europe are warning that prolonged exposure could pose serious risks, particularly for the elderly, children and those with pre-existing conditions, as the continent continues to grapple with one of the most intense early summer heatwaves in recent years.
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