Europe heatwave bites: Rivers dry, roads crack & records fall
28-06-2026
A relentless heatwave sweeping across Europe is triggering drought fears, transport disruptions and record-breaking temperatures across several countries. In Italy, the Po River, the country's longest river, has fallen to its lowest level for this time of year, raising concerns of a severe drought in July. Seawater is seeping into the river as water levels plunge, threatening farmland in the Po Valley