The temperature reached 45.9 degrees Celsius in Gallargues-le-Montueux, in Provence, southern , higher than the record level of 44.1 degrees Celsius set in August 2003 by nearly 2 degrees.

At least 12 towns in southern France recorded record temperatures on June 28. Three towns had temperatures above 45 degrees C. Earlier, French officials warned the early summer heat wave will reach the maximum impact on June 28 after nearly a week of "the old continent". bear the scorching sun. Photo: NASA .

The World Meteorological Organization said 2019 was "on the right track" to enter line one of the hottest years of the world. The period from 2015-2019 has also become the hottest continuous 5-year period in history. The agency says European heat waves are "exactly the same" as other extreme climatic phenomena related to the impact of greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: AFP.

The whole Europe suffered from the heat wave in the early summer. Temperatures in many regions of the "old continent" may exceed 40 degrees Celsius and reach 45 degrees Celsius. Southern European regions may record record temperatures. Last week, France issued a red alert on temperature, for the first time since the system began to be used in 2004. Photo: AFP .

Europe also suffered from a severe heat wave in the early 21st century, lasting from July-August 2003. The heat wave sweeping across Europe is considered to be the cause of nearly 15,000 deaths, recorded separately in France, with the majority of the victims being elderly. The hot summer record that year has just been dumped on June 28. Photo: AFP .

Officials from many European countries have warned of the risk of forest fires due to the effects of prolonged heat. In Spain, the fire in Catalonia is at risk of destroying more than 5,500 hectares of forest land and vegetation. Local experts have expressed concern that this is only the first major spontaneous fire under the influence of the historic heat wave in Europe. Photo: AFP.

In Italy, the heat level was found to have surpassed the 42 degree Celsius mark. Many places also surpassed the 40 degree Celsius mark, especially in the Central and Southern regions of the "boot-shaped country." Some big cities, including Rome, have posted the highest temperature warnings. Photo: AFP .

At least 4 ministries and branches in France are placed in red alert. The hot weather is described as more like Saudi Arabia than France. Unusual hot sun is expected to last until next week. Photo: AP .

Meanwhile, Spain has the second consecutive day to record temperatures over 43 degrees C. Local officials say firefighters are simultaneously dealing with 20 flames of fire to prevent the fire from spreading. . In the central part of Spain, a fire in the outskirts of Toledo makes people two buildings have to evacuate. In Valladolid and Cordoba also recorded two deaths from heat sho‌ck. Photo: AFP .

Since 1975, Spain has only recorded 9 heat waves in June. Particularly in the past 10 years, there have been 5 heat waves coming early in the first month of summer. Photo: Getty .

Nearly 4,000 French schools continue to close over the next week or open limited support services for parents who cannot stay at home to care for their children. Many officials in Europe constantly warn people about health risks, especially the elderly and young children. Photo: AP .