India, July 1 -- As a relentless heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, a video showing people seeking refuge inside an IKEA store in Paris has gone viral on social media, highlighting the desperate measures many are taking to escape the scorching temperatures.

The clip, shared on X, was posted with the caption, "People in Paris at IKEA to get some AC relief from the heat wave." The text over the video read, "POV: The Paris heatwave turned IKEA into a lounge."

The video shows dozens of people spread across different sections of the IKEA store, sitting and relaxing on display furniture while escaping the sweltering heat outside. Some are seen lying on beds, while others sit on sofas and armchairs scrolling through their phones...