In late June, mainland Portugal recorded its hottest ever temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius.
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- Portugal recorded 284 excess deaths during a heatwave, mostly among people over 85. 7s
- Portugal experienced its hottest ever temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius in late June. 16s
- Spain placed over 18,000 residents into lockdown due to wildfires, following its hottest June on record. 24s
- France suspended flights at Marseille airport because of nearby wildfires. 41s
- Greece, Hungary, Croatia, and other Balkan countries are also experiencing extreme weather, including heatwaves, wildfires, and storms. 53s