Pakistan, June 25 -- A deadly heatwave continued to grip Western Europe on Wednesday, bringing record-breaking temperatures, dozens of deaths, and widespread disruption. Authorities across several countries issued emergency warnings as extreme heat strained infrastructure and public services. The prolonged weather event is affecting millions of residents and visitors while raising concerns about public safety.

Britain recorded its hottest June day on record, with temperatures reaching 35.8degC in southern England. France also experienced unprecedented heat, with Paris hitting a record 40.9degC for June. Meteorologists attributed the extreme conditions to an Omega block, a weather pattern that traps hot air under a high-pressure system fo...